Man resentenced in 2020 Red River Gorge death

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A man has been sentenced again for a 2020 death at the Red River Gorge on Tuesday.

Troy Dunkelberger was found guilty of manslaughter in 2023 for the death of Jarron Slayback.

Officials say that the shooting happened while the two were on a trip and got into an argument that escalated into Slayback’s shooting.

Dunkelberger filed an appeal, and the Kentucky Supreme Court overturned his conviction, stating there was not enough evidence to show he was the aggressor.

A retrial was held in July 2026, where a jury found Dunkelberger guilty of manslaughter and recommended the maximum sentence. The judge accepted the jury’s recommendation of a 20-year sentence.

Dunkelberer must serve 85% of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole.

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