Prosecutor files murder charges against Katschke

DENHAM - Murder charges have been filed against a Denham man accused of killing his live-in girlfriend Monday morning (Aug.11), at their residence.

Paul A. Katschke, 39, was taken into custody Monday, according to a report from Sheriff Mike Gayer, and is being held for the death of Amber Rene Taylor, 34.

At 7:50 a.m., Monday, the Pulaski County 911 Dispatch Center received a call reporting a deceased 30-some-year-old female in a residence near Denham. 

Responding Deputy Michelle Jackson and first responders found Taylor deceased. Katschke, the woman's live-in boyfriend, was immediately taken into custody, according to the police report.

An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.

Katschke is being held without bond at the Pulaski County Jail. Pulaski County Prosecutor Stacey Mrack filed the murder charges Thursday in a preliminary hearing. She is not seeking the death penalty. Attorney Kevin Tankersley has been appointed as Katschke's public defender by Pulaski Circuit Court Judge Michael Shurn. The next court date is set for Oct. 14, in Pulaski Circuit Court.

The investigation is continuing.