Discussions are underway for a possible resolution in the murder case against Billy Jo Faughn, who is accused in a July 29 crash that killed a woman on Blue and Gray Park Road in Todd County.
Billy Jo Faughn of Hopkinsville appeared virtually before Todd Circuit Judge Joe Hendricks Wednesday afternoon. Commonwealth’s Attorney Neil Kerr informed the court they continue to hand over evidence to the defense, and they’re working on bringing on an expert that can examine the vehicle involved in the incident.
With a possible resolution in discussion, Judge Hendricks set the next pretrial hearing for February 3 to determine what the course of the case will be.
Faughn is facing charges of murder, aggravated DUI and possession of marijuana. Kentucky State Police investigated the crash and allege Faughn traveled 402 feet after leaving Blue and Gray Park Road before striking 71-year old Sarah “Janie” Barrow and pushing her through the wall of her garage.
Barrow later died at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.
Police say Faughn performed poorly on field sobriety tests and it’s believed he was under the influence of narcotics. Excessive speed was also listed as a factor in the crash.