Grayson County man learns sentence in 2024 deadly samurai sword attack case

A Grayson County man, Greer Boles, has learned his sentence after a deadly 2024 attack involving a samurai sword in the county, WLKY reported on Oct. 21, 2026. The reporting did not outline the full details of the sentence in the information provided, but it described that the case moved to the sentencing phase after the conviction or resolution of the underlying criminal matter.

The incident, which WLKY identified as taking place in 2024 in Grayson County, resulted in at least one death. The case proceeded through the courts, and sentencing was scheduled as the final step before the defendant begins serving the punishment imposed by the judge.

Under Kentucky criminal procedure, sentencing follows the resolution of guilt issues through trial, plea agreement, or other case disposition. At sentencing, judges typically consider the circumstances of the offense, any statutory factors tied to the charges, prior criminal history if applicable, and victim impact information presented in court.

WLKY’s report framed the latest development as the defendant receiving the sentence that had been pending after the matter reached the sentencing stage. For families and other community members affected by the 2024 attack, the sentencing hearing marks the point at which the criminal case transitions from adjudication to enforcement.

The case also underscores public-safety concerns surrounding serious violence in rural Kentucky communities, where local courts handle both the determination of criminal responsibility and, later, the terms of punishment. Even when a case does not attract statewide attention, the sentencing phase can affect years of stability for the families of victims and the broader community.

As of this report, additional specifics such as the exact length of imprisonment, any probation or credit for time served, and the nature of the convictions were not included in the material provided. Further court records would be needed to confirm those details and to determine whether any additional filings or post-sentencing steps are expected in the case.