Authorities arrested a Kentucky woman, Torilena May Fields, earlier this week after discovering her mother, Trudy Fields’ dismembered body in her Robertson County home. The Kentucky State Police confirmed they found the mother’s remains on October 9, according to PEOPLE.
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Details On Mother’s Dismembered Body Discovered In Home
A man hired by Trudy Fields to work on the property notified police about her remains on Oct. 9, per the Courier-Journal.
Officials discovered the body behind the home, along with blood-stained items and drag marks in the grass when they arrived. The male maintenance worker told police that he last saw Trudy on Tuesday (Oct. 8), and he mentioned that her daughter Torilena May Fields was allegedly “casting spells on them and being confrontational” during his visit. Documents indicate that the mother and daughter were allegedly the only ones at the house that day.
As the Courier-Journal reported, officials discovered that someone had removed multiple body parts from Trudy Fields, which they later found inside a mattress behind the home. While searching the kitchen, investigators also found a stainless steel pot containing human body parts that they believe someone cooked inside an oven. They claimed that the pot felt “warm to the touch” when they found it.
More Info On Torilena & What’s Next For Her
As noted by PEOPLE, authorities tried to make contact with the Kentucky woman, later confirmed as Torilena Fields, who allegedly stayed hidden in the home for nearly 12 hours. When she finally stepped outside, LEX 18 reported that she was purportedly covered in blood. Police observed the situation and ultimately arrested Torilena on the premises.
Torilena Fields faces charges of obstructing governmental operations, tampering with physical evidence, and abusing a corpse. PEOPLE reveals that she may reportedly encounter more charges as the investigation continues.
Torilena was eventually booked into the Bourbon County Detention Center on Thursday, Oct. 10. The Courier-Journal states that she is expected to be arraigned on Monday, Oct. 14.
