Richard Chesher (67) stands accused of brutally murdering his wife, Bonnie Chesher, by beating her so severely with a club-like piece of wood that she was left “unrecognizable,” in their Mount Washington, Kentucky home.
The Discovery
Mount Washington Police responded Friday night (~9 p.m., March 6, 2026) to their Williamsburg Court residence after a 911 call. They found Chesher blood-soaked in the open garage, next to Bonnie’s body on the floor—face and head beaten beyond recognition, wrapped in a garden hose. A blood trail led inside the house to the attack site; a bloody wooden weapon was recovered. Chesher had backed a pickup truck to the garage with a makeshift board ramp, attempting to load her body.
Arrest and Behavior
Chesher tried closing the garage door on arriving officers but was detained without incident. He was arrested immediately.
Charges and Court Status
- Murder (domestic violence)
- Tampering with physical evidence
- Abuse of a corpse
Bullitt County Detention Center holds him on $1 million cash bail (set Monday). Preliminary hearing: March 17. Neighbors described him as “nice,” expressing shock in a quiet community. This horrific domestic violence case highlights hidden dangers—follow Bullitt County courts or WDKY/WAVE for updates.
