Daniel Keith Flaherty, 42, of rural Patoka, was taken into custody and booked into the Gibson County Jail on October 4, 2024, at 10:15 p.m., according to a statement from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office. His arrest follows an intensive investigation surrounding the disappearance of his wife, 36-year-old Kayla Flaherty.
Mr. Flaherty reported his wife missing on the night of October 3, at approximately 9:06 p.m. Since then, local law enforcement agencies, including the Indiana State Police, Vincennes Police, and other cooperating departments, have been working to uncover the details behind her disappearance.
Mrs. Flaherty’s body was located in Knox County shortly after Mr. Flaherty’s arrest. The Knox County Coroner confirmed the discovery of her body early Saturday.
Authorities have not disclosed any further information on the investigation.
Reports indicate that Mrs. Flaherty filed for divorce in September.
