Woman Cooked Murdered Mom’s Body in Oven on Family Farm: Court
Share and Follow

A Kentucky woman who allegedly killed, dismembered, and cooked her mother last year was found fit to stand trial on Tuesday.

According to WLWT, a state-appointed doctor said Torilena Fields, 32, is competent to stand trial for murder. The woman was accused of fatally shooting and stabbing her mother, Trudy Fields, before putting pieces of her dismembered body in a hot oven on their family farm.

The Lexington Herald-Leader reported that Torilena Fields decapitated her mother and cooked her head, feet, and forearms in a pot until they were charred. Officers who responded to the scene were met by the suspect  — who was allegedly erratic and claimed to be a witch casting spells.

A man discovered Trudy Fields’ mutilated remains while doing work on the farm, as CrimeOnline reported. He and other men claimed they saw the mother and daughter on the property the evening before, and that Torilena Fields was being “confrontational” while “casting spells” on them, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Family members said Torilena Fields suffered a brain injury in a motorcycle accident, leading her to move back to Robertson County to live with her mother. Relatives noted that Torilena Fields was also found unfit to stand trial in a separate case in California, according to WLWT.

On Monday, defense attorney Laura Fitzer told the court that they are waiting to receive evidence, including DNA tests, phone data, surveillance footage, and fingerprint testing. However, a lack of resources have led to a backlog, she said.

“It’s not the prosecutor dragging their feet. It’s just there’s not enough funding or people,” the lawyer said, per the Lexington Herald-Leader.

The defense has not yet introduced findings from their own evaluation. Torilena Fields is due back in court on August 11.

[Feature Photo: Bourbon County Jail]

 

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Immigrant Youth File Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Sudden Policy Change

President Donald Trump listens during a swearing in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet…

Trump Administration and Clergy Celebrate Legal Win Against Child Abuse Legislation

USA President Donald Trump and Melania Trump during the funeral ceremony of…

Man in a Rage Over Blocked Driveway Killed Neighbor

Background: Robert Salone at his sentencing Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Clark…

Florida Man Tried to Hire Hitman to Kill Federal Prosecutor, FBI Agent, 5 Family Members

A federal jury last week convicted a Florida man of hiring a…

Insights into Russell Nicolet’s Law Firm

Russell Nicolet Many attorneys consider legal work a job and little more.…

Gainesville Resident Facing 13 Charges Related to Child Pornography

Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Quentin Elijah Emslie, 19, was arrested today…

Man Attempts to Hire Hitman to Kill Federal Prosecutor and FBI Agent

Left: The Miami Federal Detention Center where Anthony Brillante is being held…

Revelations on Mother Allegedly Confined Daughter in Closet

Virginia Gonzales (City of Austin/Austin Police Department). A mother in Texas who…