LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man considered one of Louisville's most notorious killers walked out of prison a free man on Monday.
Ricky Kelly, who had been in custody since 2006, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the August 2005 shooting death of LaJuante Jackson. As part of the agreement, he agreed to serve 10 years in prison. Kelly was eventually indicted in connection with eight murders, but he never went to trial for any of the cases.
Lisa Lamb, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Corrections, confirmed Kelly served out his sentence and was released from Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex.
Kelly had to serve at least 85% of the 10-year sentence for manslaughter, and got credit for time served. He served eight years, five months and 10 days.
Deputy Mayor David James, who used to serve as a narcotics detective within the Louisville Metro Police Department, said in 2017 that Kelly is a cold-blooded killer.
"I believe that he is one of the most notorious killers in our city," James said in 2017.
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