Convicted killer of 6‑year‑old released on parole
Ronald Exantus, 42, who stabbed 6‑year‑old Logan Tipton to death after breaking into the family home in Versailles, Kentucky in December 2015, has been released on parole after serving part of a 20‑year sentence. Exantus was convicted of second‑degree assault (sentenced to 20 years), began serving his sentence in 2018, was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity, and is now on mandatory reentry supervision through June 26 of next year. The victim’s father publicly expressed outrage at the release.
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📌 Key Facts
- Defendant: Ronald Exantus, 42
- Crime: Broke into Versailles, Kentucky home in Dec. 2015 and stabbed 6‑year‑old Logan Tipton to death; also attacked family members
- Sentence and custody: Sentenced to 20 years after conviction for second‑degree assault; began serving in 2018 and released on parole this week; mandatory reentry supervision scheduled through June 26 next year