Logan Tipton’s family calls on Trump, Ky. legislature for action after killer arrested in Florida following early release

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – The tragic death of Logan Tipton a decade ago has gotten renewed national attention in the days since the announcement of Exantus’ release. Ronald Exantus was released from prison just over a week ago. He’s now back in jail in Florida.

Exantus was convicted in the 2015 stabbing death of 6-year-old Logan Tipton and injuring Logan’s father and two sisters. In 2018, a jury found him guilty but mentally ill for the assaults and not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.

Despite a 20-year prison sentence, he was released a decade early due to a Kentucky law and requested to do his mandatory re-entry supervision in Florida.

It’s been one week since Logan’s father, Dean Tipton, told WKYT after having a talk with God, he would kill Ronald Exantus if they ever crossed paths.

But now, Tipton and his family are breathing a sigh of relief after their son’s killer is back behind bars.

“I’m extremely surprised by it, but I’m so glad Florida was on the ball,” Dean Tipton said.

Dean Tipton adds he thought Exantus would have tried abiding by the law after just being released.

“This man just spent almost 10 years in prison. You would think that he would do everything he needed to do to stay out,” he said.

On Saturday, Oct. 4, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on X the White House is “looking into” the Exantus case.

However, five days later the family says they have yet to hear from anyone.

“You know you say you’re investigating this, come talk to the family. Find out what this family has been through,” Dean Tipton said.

The family also states they are let down that they have yet to hear from the governor’s office. Hours before the interview, Gov. Andy Beshear stated he was willing to work with the state legislature to change the law that required Exantus’ release.

“I’m honestly not surprised because we have reached out to the governor’s office before and got no response then,” Dean Tipton said.

The family is now calling on the Kentucky legislature to take action. They are asking legislators to pass Logan’s Law to supersede the law that allowed Exantus out.

In addition, the Tipton’s say they are calling upon President Trump to help get justice for their son.

“Please help us [President Trump]. This has been a long ten years. A lot that I don’t think was done right,” said Heather Tipton, Logan’s mother.

Going forward, the family says they remain hopeful that one day Logan will get the justice he deserves.

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