Man accused of stabbing, killing his mother in nursing home

Joseph Curtis, 33, is accused of visiting his mother’s room at the nursing home and stabbing her multiple times. (Source: WAVE)
Published: Jan. 3, 2026 at 10:05 AM CST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - A Kentucky man accused of stabbing and killing his mother in a nursing home has been arrested.

According to Radcliff Police Chief Jeffrey Cross, officers responded to a call Friday afternoon regarding a stabbing at Signature HealthCARE at North Hardin.

Police said Joseph Curtis, 33, was taken into custody. He allegedly stabbed his mother multiple times while visiting her at the nursing home where she died.

Curtis is being held at the Hardin County Detention Center, where he has been charged with murder-domestic violence.

The 33-year-old is expected to make his first court appearance on Monday.