Lexington, October 12, 2025
News Summary
Deonte Carter, a 25-year-old from Lexington, faces two counts of murder and evidence tampering while already serving time for a previous murder conviction. His recent court appearance focused on the 2021 murder of Devon Sandusky, adding to his ongoing legal troubles linked to the 2022 murder of Kobby Martin. The Lexington Police Department is continuing investigations into both cases, highlighting growing concerns about violent crime in the city and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
Lexington – Deonte Carter, a 25-year-old resident of Lexington, has been charged with his second homicide while already serving time for a previous murder conviction. On Friday, Carter made a court appearance to change his plea regarding the 2021 murder of Devon Sandusky. He is currently imprisoned for the 2022 murder of Kobby Martin, a case which took place on Cantrill Drive.
Carter now faces a total of two counts of murder as well as one count of evidence tampering. The Lexington Police Department has confirmed that both investigations into these homicides remain ongoing, suggesting that they may still uncover new information or leads related to the cases…