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Homeowner arrested after putting up twisted Halloween display depicting local officials in body bags

Last updated: October 7, 2025 2:54 pm
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A frustrated homeowner in Kentucky has been charged with making terroristic threats for a peculiar Halloween decoration that depicted local officials in body bags.

Stephan Marcum, 58, was arrested on Saturday following his controversial display, which featured five lifelike effigies with labels indicating they were local authorities—including the mayor, zoning manager, and county attorney—from Stanton, situated roughly 45 miles southeast of Lexington.

According to the police arrest citation, “One of the figures was tagged as ‘district judge’ and had a rope tied around its neck.” You can view more details here.

The decorations featured five effigies in body bags.
The decorations featured five effigies in body bags. WKYT

After police approached him, Marcum was detained for refusing to dismantle the display or engage with law enforcement.

He had recently vented online about his disputes with local government officials following a court ruling stating he had “violated several City Ordinances” at his property.

During his online rants, he referenced officials included in his display—39th District Judge Gary Salyers, County Attorney Robert King, Zoning Manager Ann Snowden, Stanton Mayor Willie Means, and the mayor’s sister.

Stephan Marcum
Stephan Marcum refused to engage with law enforcement after his display was reported. Powell County Detention Center

“This is not something you encounter every day,” remarked Powell County Judge Executive Eddie Barnes, who was not depicted in the display but has known Marcum for years. He acknowledged that Marcum had chosen a rather inappropriate manner to voice his displeasure.

Stephen Voss, a political science professor at the University of Kentucky, pointed out that while the First Amendment safeguards free speech, it does not protect threats.

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“Active threats of a menacing nature fall outside the general right to free expression,” Voss explained to WKYT.

He added that the current political climate, especially following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, reflects a declining tolerance for intimidating messages and imagery, as there is a heightened concern that individuals may act on such threats.

What might have once been perceived as “somewhat tongue-in-cheek” is now often regarded as less humorous or innocent, according to Voss.

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