Behind the Investigation - The Roger Burdette Trial

Roger Burdette, the driver of the MSD truck who slammed into LMPD detective Deidre Mengedoht’s vehicle, was found guilty on all counts in a unanimous decision by the jury, and Troubleshooter Natalia Martinez was there with complete coverage.

Burdette was found guilty of murder, four counts of wanton endangerment in the first degree, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, and failure to give right of way to a stopped emergency vehicle.

The 27-year sentence for Burdette’s murder charge will be served concurrently with five year sentences for Burdette’s wanton endangerment charges.

Natalia takes you Behind the Investigation.

The WAVE Troubleshooters are a team of investigative journalists based in Louisville, Kentucky. Their award-winning, impactful stories uncover important issues in government, education, crime, and much more. On Behind the Investigation, we're bringing you, the listener, on the job.