Parent company of The Kentucky Castle says private investigator found no hidden recording devices during property sweep

A private investigator hired to conduct a sweep of The Kentucky Castle property in Versailles did not find hidden recording devices, the venue’s parent company said Monday, according to a report from WKYT. The statement was issued after the investigator completed an inspection of the property and related areas, and the company said the findings did not support claims of covert recording equipment at the site.

The Kentucky Castle, which operates as an event and hospitality venue, is located in Versailles. The parent company statement described the sweep as a targeted effort to address concerns about privacy and undisclosed surveillance on or around the premises. The company said it commissioned the investigation to examine areas where recording devices could potentially be installed.

In its communication, the parent company indicated that the investigator’s inspection did not identify concealed cameras or similar recording technology. The report characterized the sweep as part of an effort to provide clarity to those involved with the property and its operations, including staff and guests who use the venue for events.

The WKYT report did not describe the scope of the inspection in granular detail, such as whether the investigator examined specific rooms, suites, or outdoor locations, nor did it provide the names of the investigator or the company’s internal security staff. The report also did not say whether law enforcement was involved in the inspection or whether any formal police investigation has been opened based on the concerns that led to the sweep.

While the parent company’s statement addressed the outcome of the private sweep, the report left open what prompted the concerns and whether additional steps are planned. In general, a finding of no hidden recording devices does not resolve other types of disputes, including complaints about conduct during events or allegations that devices may have been removed or were never present, but it does establish what the investigator reportedly concluded at the time of the inspection.

For guests, employees, and event customers, the claimed result is a relevant development because privacy and trust are central to hospitality and event operations. If future complaints are raised, the company’s stated findings may influence how those issues are handled internally, and whether any further investigation is pursued through additional private measures or, if warranted, through law enforcement channels.