Kentucky woman accused of killing, cooking mother due back in court Monday

KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — The woman accused of shooting, stabbing, and dismembering her mother will appear in court on Monday.

Torilena Fields, 32, will be in court at 9 a.m. for a pre-trial hearing after her arrest on Oct. 9.

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She has been charged in connection with the death of her mother, Trudy Fields.

When Kentucky State Police arrived, troopers found body parts scattered across the property, including some that had been cooked inside. Troopers also said that Torilena was observed “casting spells and behaving aggressively.”

In her first court appearance since being charged, Fields, who was appearing virtually, appeared to behave differently. FOX 56 previously reported that Fields’ hair was put together, and she was able to communicate clearly with the judge and her attorney.

“She didn’t seem different to me. Her mind didn’t seem like screwed up, you know. She paid attention to the judge, so I think there’s nothing wrong with her,” Todd Brock, Torilena’s uncle, said. 

Fields was charged with murder, obstructing governmental operations, tampering with physical evidence, torture of a dog or cat, and abuse of a corpse. Drugs are expected to be a factor in this case, according to an arrest citation.