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KSP Arrests Woman for Sexual Assault at Western Ky. Correctional Facility

Kentucky State Police

Kentucky State Police have arrested an employee of the Western Kentucky Correctional Complex in Lyon County for sexually assaulting an inmate. 

41-year-old female Robbie Markham of Eddyville, an employee of Correct Care Solutions, worked as the complex Medical Director. Markham is alleged to have had a sexual relationship with an inmate since March.

She has been charged with 10 counts of rape 3rd degree, 7 counts of sodomy, 10 counts of sexual assault 2nd degree and promoting contraband 1st degree.

Officers also found a firearm and box of ammunition in Markham’s vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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