Thursday 22nd May 2025

Benton Man Found Dead On Roadway; KSP Investigating

Gilbertsville, KY  Detectives with the Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of a Marshall County man after he was found dead on a roadway in the Gilbertsville community on Saturday night.
KSP was notified just after 8 p.m. on June 29th  after a passerby discovered the body laying near a local roadway.  Detectives identified the deceased as 46-year-old, Brian Butler of Benton.
An autopsy has been requested to assist investigators in determining what may have caused the death of Butler.  Anyone who may have spoken with Brian Butler over the past several days are asked to contact Kentucky State Police, Post 1 at 270-856-3721.  The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released following the autopsy which is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, June 30th.

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