Crime
John Lang accused of shooting and killing his brother-in-law Richard Willoughby in Woodbine
Woodbine, KY – Authorities in Whitley County have charged a man with murder following the fatal shooting of his brother-in-law at a residence in Woodbine.
On Saturday, police responded to a distress call from a woman reporting that her brother, John Lang, 34, had shot and killed her husband, Richard Willoughby, 43, of Lexington.
The incident occurred at Lang’s home, located at 938 East Highway 6 in Woodbine. Upon arrival, officers discovered Willoughby deceased on the kitchen floor.
A handgun, a spent shell casing, and a spent projectile were located at the scene, according to investigators.
Witnesses indicated that the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation between Lang and Willoughby. The exact nature of the argument and what escalated it to violence remain under investigation.
John Lang was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Whitley County Detention Center. He has been charged with murder and is currently being held on a $1 million bond, according to court records.
Police have not released additional details about the events leading up to the shooting. The case is being actively investigated, and further updates are expected as authorities piece together the circumstances of the tragedy.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department.
Crime
55-Year-Old Camilla Daniel Dies Days After Assault at Columbus Home, Son Brandon Harmon Arrested
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A 55-year-old woman has died several days after she was reportedly assaulted inside her home in Columbus, Georgia, and her son has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to authorities.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as Camilla Faye Daniel, who died at 6:36 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Columbus Regional.
According to Bryan, Daniel was assaulted at her residence on Sunday, October 11. Following her death, arrangements were being made to transport her body for an autopsy to determine the cause and circumstances of her death. Her family has been notified.
The case follows a reported assault involving a stabbing in the 2900 block of Dawson Street late Sunday night. The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
Jail records show that Brandon Harmon, 37, was booked into the Muscogee County Jail on October 12. He was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime.
Authorities have confirmed that Harmon is Daniel’s son and was incarcerated in connection with the case. However, officials have not yet publicly announced whether the charges against him will be amended or whether additional charges will be filed following Daniel’s death.
The pending autopsy is expected to help investigators establish further details surrounding Daniel’s death. Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances of the alleged assault.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further updates may be released as police and the coroner’s office provide additional information.