Judge sets $1 million bond for man accused of killing man, dog in Old Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A disturbing discovery inside an Old Louisville apartment led to a murder charge and a $1 million bond.

Charles Gerlach, 55, pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning in connection with a Feb. 26 killing on West Ormsby Avenue near South 6th Street.

Police said officers were first called to the scene after Gerlach allegedly jumped from a fourth-floor apartment window. Inside, investigators reported discovering a man’s body hidden in a closet behind a mattress. A dead dog was also found in the bathroom sink.

According to police, Gerlach later admitted to killing both the man and the dog. He now faces multiple charges, including murder.

In court Wednesday, a judge set his bond at $1 million. Gerlach is scheduled to return to court March 12.