Man Acquitted by Insanity in 2015 Child Murder Released; Sparks Controversy
Ronald Exantus, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2015 murder of 6-year-old Logan Tipton in Kentucky, has been released from prison. Exantus also pleaded guilty but mentally ill to attacking Tipton's family members. His release,…
Atlanta, GA, July 30, 2026 —
Ronald Exantus, who was previously found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2015 murder of 6-year-old Logan Tipton in Kentucky, has been released from custody. Exantus had also pleaded guilty but mentally ill to charges related to the attack on Tipton’s family members.
The release is reportedly due to sentence credits earned under Kentucky law. This development has ignited controversy among Tipton’s family members and various lawmakers.
The circumstances surrounding Exantus’s release have prompted renewed discussions concerning what is being referred to as “Logan’s Law.” This proposed legislation and related discussions aim to address potential improvements in victim notification processes and the procedures for involuntary hospitalization.
Further details regarding the specific sentence credits applied or the exact timeline of Exantus’s release were not immediately available.
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