Mugshot of woman accused in gruesome death investigation released

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A gruesome death investigation is underway in Robertson County.

Torilena Fields is accused of dismembering her mother’s body.

A witness who went to work on the property Tuesday says he found the body in the Fields’ backyard.

The witness claims Torilena was trying to ‘cast spells’ on him and his coworker when he was on her property.

Torilena was in the home when police arrived, and they had to use tear gas to eventually get her out.

Upon entry, the arrest citation says there were body parts cooked inside an oven. The pot was still warm to the touch.

Fields is being held at the Bourbon County Detention Center. She is charged with obstructing governmental operations, tampering with physical evidence and abuse of a corpse.

Her arraignment is set for Monday.