Prosecutors seek death penalty for Whitley County man charged in 4-year-old’s death

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Whitley County man charged in the death of a 4-year-old child could face the death penalty. On Monday, Whitley County Circuit Court officials confirmed that prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Adam Hayes, who is accused of murdering 4-year-old Chloe Darnell.

Hayes, along with Brittany Slaughter, faces updated indictments that now include charges of murder, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with physical evidence. According to court documents, both Hayes and Slaughter will appear in court for their next hearing on Nov. 18.

The case remains under investigation.