Four indicted in death of 8-month-old Miya Rudd in Ohio County

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An Ohio County Grand Jury has indicted four individuals in connection with the death of 8-month-old Miya Rudd. The parents, Tesla Tucker and Cage Rudd, along with the grandfather, Ricky Smith, and another man, Brodie Payne, face serious charges in this tragic case.

Tucker, Rudd, Smith, and Payne have been charged with multiple offenses, including failure to report death, abuse of a corpse, trafficking marijuana, and wanton endangerment. Tucker has been indicted on all charges except three gun charges, which apply to the other defendants.

Background on the Miya Rudd Case

The case of Miya Rudd has drawn significant attention and concern. The infant had been missing since April, and authorities discovered her decomposed body last week. Her body was found hidden under a pile of debris in a home in Ohio County. Investigators also found meth residue in a room containing a crib and diapers, further complicating the case.

Authorities have arrested eight people in total during the investigation. The charges against the accused reflect the severity of the alleged neglect and criminal activities discovered during the probe.