Man accused in killing of 74-year-old Wade Ramey, arraigned in court, bond set

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Match Gudger, 47, has been charged with murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.

He was arraigned in court on Saturday morning, May 23. Bond was set at $500,000, full cash for the murder of 74-year-old Wade Ramey.

The judge cited the suspect’s history and risk when setting the bond amount.

On the evening of May 2, Officers responded to the 3200 block of W. Kentucky Street around 5:40 p.m., LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said.

When officers arrived, they found a man who had been shot multiple times. Officials said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Jefferson County Coroner later identified that man as 74-year-old Wade Ramey.

Gudger’s next court date was set for June 1.