BEDFORD COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY

Bedford County resident Derek Louk has entered a guilty plea, in connection to the death of his cousin, Tyler Matthai, and conspiring to burn his body. Two co-conspirators, Courtney Boden and Jordan Robertson had previously entered guilty pleas in the case. Louk could face 15 to 30 years behind bars; he is scheduled to be sentenced on September 22nd.