
Crime
Hunt was sentenced to death on July 28
2006 in Floyd county for burglary, wanton endangerment in the 1st
degree and the murder of Bettina Hunt, his estranged wife. On November
30 2004 when the officers arrived at the scene they found the body of Bettina Hunt with bullet wounds to the arms cheek area of the face
and a wound between the bridge of her nose and left eye. The victim's
infant granddaughter was also in the home. The victim was pronounced
dead at the residence. Troopers were advised that Bettina Hunt's
estranged husband was involved in a one-vehicle accident
approximately 200 feet from the residence. Upon further investigation
and collection of evidence James \Hunt was lodged in the Pike county
detention center and charged with murder. Trail began on May 15 2006.
The jury returned a verdict of guilt to murder burglary burglary 1st
degree and wanton endangerment 1st degree. Hunt was sentenced to
death on the murder charge. Hunt consented to allow the court to
sentence him on the remaining charges.
Address
James Hunt #182954
Kentucky State Penitentiary
266 Water Street
Eddyville Kentucky 42038
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