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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An Amber Alert issued for four kids in Kentucky after a man allegedly murdered a woman in Bardstown has been canceled, according to authorities.

Bardstown Police say that at around 5:30 p.m. Friday evening, officers were dispatched to home off of Robin Drive for a welfare check.

They found a woman who was dead on the kitchen floor.

After investigation, officers identified Richard S. Gray as the suspect.

An Amber alert was issued after police believe Gray took four children after the murder. 

Those children are 1-year-old Adrian Murray, a 6-year-old named Jordon, a 9-year-old named Jayce and a 10-year-old named BJ.

A Bardstown Police spokesperson told WDRB News the man is the father of all four children, and the woman, 33-year-old Tabitha Murray, is the mother of at least one of the children.

A neighbor reportedly saw Gray put the kids in a vehicle.

Just before 11:30 p.m., police said the four boys were found safe in Illinois and Gray was taken into custody. 

This is a developing story and may be updated as more information becomes available.

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