Charles, born and raised in Gainesville Florida, attended college at Santa Fe College for his Associates before transferring to the University of Florida for his Bachelors in Criminology and Law. He is currently completing his Masters degree in Forensic Medicine at the University of Florida. On his days off he rides his motorcycle. spends time with family, and travels outside Kentucky often. Charles is IAI certified in Crime Scene (assisted with solving dozens of crimes) and was a 911 dispatcher for Columbus Georgia before moving to Kentucky.