Central City Murder
By: Kelli Carlisle
Updated: May 14, 2007
A Kentucky woman was fatally shot, allegedly by her husband on Mothers Day in Central City.
It happened on West 5th Avenue just before 9:00 Sunday morning.
When police arrived, they found 44-year old Sara Watkins shot multiple times.
Her husband, 48-year old Carl Watkins was still in the home, and was arrested. Officers were also able
to obtain the weapon used.
Sara Watkins died a hour and a half later at Muhlenberg County Community Hospital. Carl Watkins was taken
Muhlenberg County Detention Center. He now faces a murder charge.
He was originally scheduled to appear in court on Monday-- but his initial hearing has been delayed until Monday May 21st.
