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Kentucky State Penitentiary Employee Accused of Inmate Affair

Alysta Mathis, 26, faces third-degree rape and sodomy charges after security footage showed sexual activity with an inmate at Kentucky State Penitentiary.

  • Kentucky State Police arrested caseworker Alysta Mathis on Tuesday, March 17,, charging her with third-degree rape and sodomy at the Kentucky State Penitentiary.
  • Authorities initiated the arrest after the penitentiary contacted KSP, reporting security footage allegedly captured an employee engaging in sexual intercourse with an inmate.
  • Kentucky State Police Post 1 troopers and a detective responded Monday afternoon to review video footage, which led them to arrest Mathis.
  • Following her arrest, Mathis is currently being held at the Crittenden County Jail, where she remains in custody awaiting further legal proceedings.
  • Authorities confirmed that their investigation into the incident remains active as law enforcement continues to review all evidence surrounding the caseworker's alleged actions.
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Kentucky State Penitentiary caseworker charged with rape, sodomy

A caseworker faces charges after the Kentucky State Penitentiary alleged that she had been observed on security footage engaging in sexual intercourse with an inmate.

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Herald Ledger broke the news in Princeton, United States on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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