Executive Summary
- Douglas Jones Jr. faces murder and DUI charges connected to a fatal October collision involving a parked vehicle.
- Patricia Bader-Sanders was indicted for murder following an investigation into the abuse and death of Wilma Saturley.
- Alexis Feliciano faces a charge of first-degree rape accused of using forcible compulsion in a November incident.
A Christian County Grand Jury has returned indictments charging three individuals with severe felonies, including two separate counts of murder and one count of first-degree rape. The charges stem from investigations conducted by local authorities and the Kentucky State Police into events occurring in October and November 2025.
According to court documents, 43-year-old Douglas Jones Jr. of Hopkinsville faces charges of murder, first-degree wanton endangerment, and first-offense driving under the influence with an aggravator. The indictment relates to a fatal vehicular collision on October 25 on Lovers Lane. Investigators report that Jones’ vehicle departed the roadway and collided head-on with a stationary vehicle parked in a driveway.
The collision resulted in the death of 77-year-old William “Ide” Bouldin and caused injuries to a second victim. Prosecutors state that forensic analysis by the Kentucky State Police Crime Laboratory indicated Jones’ blood alcohol content was approximately three times the legal limit at the time of the crash.
In a separate case, the grand jury indicted 63-year-old Patricia Bader-Sanders, also of Hopkinsville, on a murder charge regarding the November death of Wilma Saturley. Authorities noted that Bader-Sanders was initially charged with knowing abuse or neglect of an adult after investigators observed physical injuries on the victim consistent with abuse.
Additionally, 23-year-old Alexis Feliciano of Oak Grove was indicted on a charge of first-degree rape. Feliciano is accused of using forcible compulsion to sexually assault a victim in November.
Judicial Proceedings
These indictments signify that the grand jury has determined there is sufficient probable cause to proceed to trial, shifting these cases to the circuit court for arraignment and further adjudication. As the judicial process moves forward, defense counsel will have the opportunity to review evidence and enter pleas. It is important to note that all individuals named in these indictments are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
