A recent documentary series from WAVE3 troubleshooter reporter Natalia Martinez details systemic issues within the Kentucky State Police that keep victims from receiving justice, according to an interview with the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.

The six-part series, "The Gray Gods," documents alleged use of force and misconduct by KSP troopers using previously unreleased video footage and exclusive interviews. The series highlights roadside beatings, deadly pursuits and questionable internal investigations.

Martinez found what she described as "several alarming facts that are not disputed," including video evidence of force incidents. While some cases have resulted in criminal investigations and federal indictments, others have not, she noted.

KSP Trooper James Cameron Wright pleaded guilty in June 2026 to two counts of deprivation of rights and perjury. He was among three troopers federally indicted in March 2025 for civil rights violations. Wright admitted to kicking a victim during an arrest in 2020 and tasering an unarmed man on the ground in 2024.

However, Martinez said some cases that appear to show excessive force have not been prosecuted. She cited an instance where a victim's head was pounded into concrete on video, yet the statute of limitations expired without the U.S. Attorney's Office deciding to prosecute. Martinez attributed the lack of prosecution partly to staffing issues, noting that "70% have left the U.S. Attorney's office" among civil rights prosecutors since 2025.

Martinez urged victims of potential misconduct to document incidents immediately, obtain attorneys, and gather evidence themselves. "You're on your own," she said, adding that neither internal KSP investigations nor state government responses could be relied upon. She encouraged victims to be vocal about their experiences.

Governor Andy Beshear previously stated he stands behind the Kentucky State Police and its commissioner despite the allegations.