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Step-grandfather arrested in Kentucky baby's death
A second arrest has been made in the investigation into 11-month-old Grayson Walton's death in Muhlenberg County.
In brief
A second arrest has been made in the investigation into 11-month-old Grayson Walton's death in Muhlenberg County. Jeff Barnett, who lived in the home where the infant's body was found, was arrested on a tampering with physical evidence charge. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Step-grandfather arrested in baby case
Jeff Barnett was arrested at a gas station in Graham on a warrant for tampering with physical evidence. He lived at the Hillview Street home in Cleaton where 11-month-old Grayson Walton's body was discovered.
Infant reported missing after disturbance call
Central City police responded to a disturbance at a home on Harrison Avenue on Saturday, September 12. Grayson Walton's father said the boy was supposed to be in the care of Elijah Mayes while he was at work.
Conflicting accounts about child's whereabouts
Mayes told officers a friend picked up Walton on September 11, but that friend denied picking him up. A family member said they last saw the boy on Friday.
Body found during second home search
Investigators searched a home and car, finding suspected methamphetamine. During a search of a second home, they discovered Walton's body.
Mayes charged with murder and abuse
Elijah Mayes was charged with murder, criminal abuse in the first degree, tampering with physical evidence, abuse of a corpse, and possession of methamphetamine. He appeared in court Thursday morning.
At a glance
Jeff Barnett, who lived in the home where the infant's body was found, was arrested on a tampering with physical evidence charge.
