Joshua Conley arrested in connection with vehicular homicide death of Susan Pratt

Joshua Conley, 41, of Paintsville, was arrested over the weekend in eastern Kentucky in connection with a vehicular homicide investigation tied to the death of a Tennessee woman, Susan Pratt, WKYT reported on June 24, 2026.

WKYT said the arrest follows the investigation into Pratt’s death and was made in the context of the ongoing case. The report did not detail the alleged crash circumstances, the specific charges filed, or the jurisdiction handling the case.

Conley’s arrest places the case in a phase that typically follows investigatory work by law enforcement, where evidence is compiled and reviewed before formal court proceedings begin. WKYT did not specify whether Conley will make an initial court appearance in state or local proceedings, or provide next-step dates in its report.

The case highlights the cross-state nature of some highway and death investigations, with Kentucky-based custody actions tied to the death of a Tennessee resident. WKYT’s report described the arrest as being connected to Pratt’s death but did not provide further information on where the crash occurred.

Family members and community residents often focus on the timeline between an incident and an arrest, both for accountability and to understand how quickly investigators are able to identify and pursue suspects. In this case, WKYT reported only the weekend arrest, without publishing additional case milestones.

As the matter moves forward, court filings would be expected to provide the clearest public details on what investigators allege, the legal basis for any charges, and the procedural handling of the case, including any bond terms and arraignment scheduling, according to standard Kentucky criminal process.

For now, the most confirmed public information remains that Conley was arrested in eastern Kentucky, and that the arrest is connected to the investigation into Susan Pratt’s death, WKYT said.