Kentucky GOP politician charged with murder

The Republican Party in Kentucky has had enough worry lately, but this story would be tragic regardless of the party affiliation of the person involved.

Republican Steve Nunn is a former state legislator and a son of former Gov. Louie Nunn. Steve Nunn was a serious candidate in the 2003 gubernatorial primary and (after losing reelection to the legislature) went on to become Kentucky's Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services.

But Nunn was forced to resign earlier this year after allegedly beating his former fiancee Amanda Ross.

On Friday, Ross was found shot to death. When Nunn was found roaming a cemetery, he reportedly fired a gun at police.

Now Nunn has been charged with Ross's murder. The former lawmaker may face the death penalty, because the murder charge is accompanied by a charge of violating a protective order. He may also face federal weapons charges.