A Barren County man has been charged in the death of his special needs son.
The Glasgow Police Department said that on Thursday officers responded to West Front Street in reference to a deceased male.
Upon arriving at the scene, detectives determined that the deceased man, 30-year-old Richard B. Wix, shared a home with his father, 50-year-old Richard L. Wix, who was also his caregiver, as the younger Wix was autistic and non-verbal, police said.
Further investigation showed that the father was culpable in his son’s death.
Richard L. Wix was arrested and charged with reckless homicide and knowingly abusing/neglecting an adult. He was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
The case remains under investigation.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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