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An American Airlines pilot was arrested at the Louisville International Airport on Saturday in connection with a 2015 triple murder in Christian County. Christian Richard Martin was indicted Friday in the killings of Calvin Phillips, Pamela Phillips and Edward Dansereau in Pembroke, Kentucky.Calvin Phillips was found shot to death inside his home in November 2015. His wife, Pamela, and their neighbor, Dansereau, were found dead in a nearby cornfield inside a burned-up car.Officials said Martin left Christian County following the murders and was living in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the time of the indictment.The victims' family members released the following statement:"Nov. 18, 2015, Cal Phillips, Pam Phillips and Ed Dansereau were brutally extinguished—beyond recognition from family. Every day, we are haunted by what was done to them and haunted further that someone was still free to do as they wish, beyond the civility of mankind or laws of our nation. We are overwhelmed with this positive step towards resolution for people we love dearly; Cal and Pam Phillips and Ed Dansereau, and the hundreds of friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and others deeply affected by their brutal end. We look forward to justice in court, and we look forward to a verdict to bring an end to this terror, and a fresh start at healing."A special prosecutor was assigned to the case after Attorney General Andy Beshear met with the family's son, Matt, who was concerned the case had stalled. "I hope this is a day that brings some justice to these families," Beshear said. "There are many steps from here, but we hope this is one example of when you never stop seeking justice, when you never give up, that we can truly get important results for these families."A spokesperson with American Airlines released a statement regarding the arrest:“All of us at American Airlines and PSA Airlines are deeply saddened to have learned about these allegations from 2015. Our team was made aware of the indictment this morning after his arrest at Louisville International Airport. We have an unwavering commitment to the safety and security of our customers and team members, and we will provide any investigative assistance possible to law enforcement throughout their investigation.”The spokesperson confirmed Martin had worked for PSA Airlines as a Bombardier CRJ First Officer since January 2018. He has been placed on administrative suspension pending the outcome of the investigation, which includes the suspension of all travel privileges.Martin was charged with three counts of murder, arson, attempted arson, burglary and tampering with physical evidence. Martin was being held in the Christian County Detention Center without bond. He's scheduled to be arraigned May 22.