New Family Friend, Deceased, Is Suspect In Triple Murder

"CADIZ, KY — Kentucky State Police are investigating after three family members and a man were found shot to death inside a home Sunday.

"The incident happened around 11:40 a.m. at a home on Old Dover Road in Cadiz, about 90 miles northwest of Nashville.

"Three of the victims were identified as 62-year-old B. Lindsey Champion, 60-year-old Joy Champion and their daughter, 31-year-old Emily Champion.

“`So this is a pretty gruesome crime,` said Officer Jay Thomas with the Kentucky State Police. `For something like this to happen, to have multiple murders at one location, it's not very often this does happen, but it does happen from time to time.`

"The fourth victim, who is also being considered the suspect, was identified as 22-year-old Vito Riservato of Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

"Police told [reporters] the family had just recently met Riservato.

"Further details were not immediately known. The investigation is ongoing."

From wate.com...

Death & Taxes

"OKOLONA, KY — Louisville Metro Police said a double shooting inside an Okolona home Thursday night appears to be a murder/suicide.

"Police were called to a home, which doubled as the Okolona Tax Services business, on 4302 Mud Lane where they found the bodies of a man and a woman.

"The relationship between the man and the woman is not clear at this time, but police said the man shot the woman and then turned the gun on himself."

From whas11.com...

Car Chase, Crash Ends In Gunfire

"LOUISVILLE, KY — A Louisville couple is dead after what police say was a murder/suicide Monday night.

"Police say Anthony Puryear, 39, shot his wife, Shannon Puryear, 37, then killed himself outside a body shop in the 1700 block of Lincoln Avenue, just off Poplar Level Road.

"Police are still attempting to determine a motive and what led up to this shooting.

"They said the Puryears were in the process of getting a divorce and officers had never made any runs to their Louisville home.

"Police said, from what they can determine so far, the incident began with an altercation on the Watterson Expressway.

"Witnesses told police that it was obvious Anthony Puryear in his car was trying to get his wife to pull over her SUV.

"Instead she got off the Watterson Expressway at Poplar Level Road, followed by her husband’s car, police said.

"According to witnesses, she appeared to lose control and crashed into the garage of a nearby body shop.

"Police said Anthony Puryear got out of the car, shot Shannon Puryear, then turned the gun on himself.

"`From what I've been able to see this morning, there's no history of domestic violence. Neither of them had a criminal history. He's an active member of the Army. So there was nothing we saw that would indicate an incident like this happening,` said Louisville Metro Police Department Homicide Unit Lt. Todd Kessinger.

"Family members said the couple have two young daughters."

From WLKY.com...

Manhunt Ends In Botched Suicide Of Killer

"MAYFIELD, KY — A Kentucky teenager was killed while trying to protect his mother from her estranged boyfriend, and the woman was abducted and later found dead in Ohio during a multistate police search, a sheriff said Friday.

"The suspect, Terry Froman, 41, of Brookport, Illinois, was taken into custody in the Cincinnati area and faced murder and kidnapping charges back in Kentucky, said Dewayne Redmon, the Graves County sheriff in western Kentucky.

"Froman suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital for treatment, he said.

"Froman's vehicle was stopped along Interstate 75 by Ohio authorities, who found 34-year-old Kim Thomas dead inside, the sheriff said.

"Earlier Friday, authorities found the body of her 17-year-old son, Michael E. Mohney, in the living room of his mother's home in Mayfield, Kentucky, while checking on Thomas after she failed to report to work, Redmon said. There were signs of a struggle, he said.

"`What we believe, apparently the son intervened and tried to protect his mother, and it cost him his life,` the sheriff said.

"The teenager suffered multiple gunshot wounds, and an autopsy was scheduled, said Graves County Coroner Phillip McClain."

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Police Find Two Men Dead

"RICHMOND, KY — Kentucky State Police are investigating a death at a home on Ole Daniel Boone Road in Madison County.

"KSP [told reporters] two victims were found dead with gunshot wounds.

"State police were called to the home for a shooting around 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.

"Police say 73-year-old Frederick Graeter, of Richmond, shot his son-in-law, 55-year-old Steven Bryan, of Lexington. They say Graeter then turned the gun on himself.

"`I'm not sure if they were actually in the home. There were other people around the house when this transpired. We are interviewing people and trying to figure out exactly what led to this unfortunate event and that's part of the investigation,` Trooper Robert Purdy with Kentucky State Police told WKYT.

"Officials say the shooting happened after a domestic dispute."

From wkyt.com...

Coroner Pronounces Elderly Couple Dead At Scene

"HARRODSBURG, KY — An elderly Mercer County couple were found dead in their home on 1422 Warwick Road Sunday night, the apparent victims of a murder/suicide.

"Glenda Noel, 71, and her husband, Darrel Noel, 71, were found in their home around 9:30 p.m. by an unnamed niece who went to check on the couple at their Mercer County residence following an interrupted telephone conversation, according to Deputy Mercer County Coroner Charles Bugg.

"`They were found in a back bedroom,` said Bugg. `She had a gun shot wound to the back of the head and he had a gun shot wound to the front of the head. They were both dead at the scene.`

"Bugg surmises that Darrel Noel first shot his wife in the back of the head before turning the gun on himself.

"`This will be a lengthy investigation,` said Bugg. `Not because we don't know what happened but because we want to be sure it's done right.`

"Bugg said no suicide note was left behind, and a thorough investigation into Darrel Noel's medical history will need to be conducted to determine if that may have been a factor in the murder/suicide."

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Couple Found Dead In Mobile Home

"SANDGAP, KY — A horrible discovery in an eastern Kentucky home where police say family members found a man and a woman both dead from gunshot wounds.

"Investigators [say] this appears to be a murder/suicide.

"The home is on Highway 2004 near the Sandgap community of Jackson County.

"On Friday, a neighbor living on Highway 2004 heard screaming coming from across the street and ran inside to call 911. A short time later, she learned the terrible truth of what actually happened.

"Around noon, neighbors saw family members of 48-year-old Nancy Angel drive over to her mobile home in order to check on her and her live-in boyfriend, 47-year-old Jeffery Wilder.

"But when family arrived, they found both Nancy and Jeffery dead inside the bedroom of the residence.

"The deputy coroner believes the incident is a murder suicide and he says it appears that Jeffery shot Nancy once with a 12-gauge shotgun, killing her before turning the gun on himself."

From WKYT...

Car Chase Ends With Two Dead, Shooter Hospitalized

"DRY RIDGE, KY — Authorities say a Grant County man fatally shot his estranged wife and a man she was with before turning the gun on himself.

"The shooting was reported late Monday night on Mulligan Road outside Dry Ridge, said Grant County Sheriff Chuck Dills.

"Dills said Shaun E. Hiles, 35, admitted to fatally shooting 35-year-old Nicole Hiles, his estranged wife, and 32-year-old Larry G. Whiteker, a man authorities believe Nicole Hiles was seeing.

"Dills said Nicole Hiles was staying with a friend near what became the scene of the double homicide. He said it is not clear where the pursuit started, but believes Shaun Hiles, angered with his estranged wife for seeing another man, followed Nicole and Whiteker down Vallandingham and onto Mulligan, where he hit the blue pickup truck they were driving with his silver SUV.

"A tall grassy area a few feet from the intersection had tire tracks showing the truck's path before stopping.

"Shaun Hiles `had been chasing after them,` Dills said. `We're learning that his wife was seeing this other person and he was upset over it.`

"Hiles then fatally shot his wife, who was in the passenger seat of the pickup truck, Dills said. He then put down that gun, picked up a .223 caliber rifle with a large-capacity magazine, jumped out of his SUV and began to fire inside the truck, killing Whiteker, Dills said. Whiteker suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

"Hiles then turned the gun on himself. He was flown to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where Tuesday he was in the intensive care unit, being treated for at least two gunshot wounds.

"Dills said deputies were at the hospital, but it could be some time before the suspect is fully questioned."

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Two Dead, One Hospitalized After Argument In Home

"BEDFORD, KY — Police have released more details in the apparent murder/suicide in Trimble County Sunday morning.

"Police were called to the 100 block of Garriott Court just after 2 a.m. when they said 48-year-old Robert Harmon shot himself, his former girlfriend and her 16-year-old niece.

"Harmon and the 16-year-old died, and 33-year-old Niki Davis was injured.

"Neighbors told police Davis lived with Harmon in the house for the last two to three years. The couple had an argument, and Davis moved out.

"Investigators said Davis returned to the house and that's when Harmon shot Davis, her niece, and himself.

"Davis’ daughter heard the gunshots from the upper-level of the house, came downstairs and called police.

"KSP said troopers have never responded to any domestic or violence-related calls to the house.

"`You can't predict something like this,` Trooper Brad Arterburn said. `Just want to tell people—get away from each other and cool down. That's the best advice you can give, but obviously it doesn't happen sometimes.`

"Police said two juveniles were inside the home when the shooting took place and they have been placed with other family members.

"Davis remains hospitalized but is expected to survive her injuries."

From whas11.com...

"Random" Shooting At Rest Stop Claims Two Lives

"FRANKLIN, KY — A Spring Hill man was shot and killed Tuesday night in what appears to have been a random, senseless act of violence at a Kentucky rest stop just north of the Tennessee state line.

"After shooting 40-year-old Jamie Plymel point-blank, Kentucky State Police said James Roames, 39, of Hendersonville, Tenn., turned the gun on himself.

"Plymel was taken to the Medical Center at Franklin where he was pronounced dead. Roames was transported to Skyline Medical Center in Nashville where he also died.

"Although the investigation is ongoing, police believe the shooting was random. The men did not know each other.

"Police said Roames walked up to Plymel’s SUV parked at the Kentucky Welcome Center off Interstate 65 at 9:25 p.m. and opened fire. Several shots were fired, although it is unclear how many times Plymel, who was still seated in the driver’s seat, was hit.

"`We’re still going through the car,` Kentucky State Trooper Jonathan Biven told WBKO-TV in Bowling Green. `This investigation will continue going on, so it’ll be a while before we actually know a motive.`

"There is no security at the Kentucky Welcome Center, but the rest stop is staffed with maintenance workers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

"Two workers inside at the time of the shooting heard the gunshots and called 911."

From wkrn.com...

Couple Married Over 30 Years Found Dead

"WEST POINT, KY — The bodies of Avery Blevens, 63, and Marion Blevens, 65, were discovered Monday in the bedroom of a home on 936 Cowbranch Road, in the Nichols community.

"According to police, the two died as a result of murder/suicide, saying Avery Blevens shot Marion Blevens while she lay in bed.

"Family members said the pair—who had been married for more than 30 years—had been arguing recently.

"According to family members, Avery Blevens had a stroke a few years ago and it put a strain on their marriage.

"`The family has been concerned lately with how things were going with the family. I want to stop short of saying they thought this would happen, but things had escalated with his condition recently,` said Bullitt County Lt. Mike Murdoch.

"Deputies said it was that concern that led a family member to check on the couple Monday afternoon.

"`It appears at some point Sunday, the male subject shot the female numerous times as she was laying in the bed. He then later shot himself in the same bedroom,` Murdoch said.

"Deputies responded around 1 p.m. Monday and spent most of the day investigating."

From wlky.com...

Coroner Rules Murder/Suicide In Death Of Pair

"MADISONVILLE, KY — Authorities have ruled the deaths of two people in Hopkins County a murder/suicide, according to the Hopkins County Coroner.

"It happened in the Brentwood subdivision around 8 o'clock Friday night.

"56-year-olds Dan and Kaye Sellers were found dead inside of a home in the 200 block of Bernard Drive.

"The coroner says Dan and Kaye both died from a single gunshot wound.

"The Madisonville Police Department continues to investigate the deaths but, at the moment, police say they are not searching for any other suspects."

From 14news.com...

Two Dead After Argument At Gas Station

"LOUISVILLE, KY — Louisville Metro Police said a man that shot and killed his wife Saturday night then shot himself has died.
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"The shooting happened at a gas station on Cane Run Road in Shively.

"Those who live nearby were still trying to make sense of the crime Sunday.

"Police have identified the the man and woman involved in the murder-suicide -- 45-year-old Scott Joslin and 43-year-old Christina Joslin. It's something that has left many in the area disturbed.

"A typical busy Saturday night at the Thornton's in the 4100 block of Cane Run Road suddenly turned terrifying.

"`I was getting some gas and snacks and I came out of the store and saw the guy shoot the woman and then turn the gun on himself. We went to try and help but the guy was shaking,` said witness Donald Clay.

"Investigators said a number of witnesses saw the scene unfold at the gas station around 11 p.m.

"Police said they believe it began with argument before Scott Joslin shot his wife and then shot himself.

"Christina Joslin died at the scene. Scott Joslin was taken to University of Louisville Hospital where he died Sunday afternoon.

"The crime has left many people shaken.

"`Our kids saw it as well. We tried to cover it up, but the sad thing is they saw it, too. So we're going to have to counsel them as well,` said Clay.

"Hours later, locals still couldn't believe what happened.

"Dewayne and Sandy Harris live next to the store.

"`Everybody takes care of everybody around here and everyone's shocked that it happened right here. I mean, a lot of people go in the Thornton's every day,` said Sandy Harris.

"`I mean, yeah, you might get in an argument, but there's no use in killing somebody over it,` said Dewayne Harris.

"Detectives are still trying to piece together what happened leading up to the deadly shooting."

From WLKY...

"This Stuff Doesn't Happen"

"COVINGTON, KY — Police have identified the victim and shooter in a murder-suicide Sunday.

"Investigators said Zuriel Turk, 41, shot and killed Mark Kroening, 62, in the parking lot of the Dairy Queen restaurant in the 3200 block of Decoursey Avenue about 6 p.m. Sunday. Police said his children were sitting in the car at the time.

"Investigators said Turk was supposed to be picking up his kids in the Dairy Queen parking lot for a prearranged custody visit like they did every other Sunday.

"Instead, Turk is accused of walking up to the car and shooting Kroening while he sat in the car.

"Kroening was married to Turk’s ex-wife.

"Covington police Col. Spike Jones said Turk walked up to Kroening's parked car and shot him before shooting himself.

"`It's horrible, absolutely horrible. This stuff doesn't happen,` Jones said. `It is absolutely inconceivable that someone would put their children through that, and it's something that we're fortunately not familiar with in our city. It is shocking to the conscience.`

"Kroening was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Medics took Turk to UC Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead."

From WLWT...

"It Was A Bad Situation"

"RUSSELVILLE, KY — Two people are dead after an ex-boyfriend chased down the mother of his children in an apartment complex off of 9th Street in Russellville on Wednesday afternoon, shooting her and then himself.

"At approximately 3:30 p.m., 911 dispatch received several calls of a black male wielding a gun while chasing a white female at Logan Heights apartments. When officers arrived it was too late for 34-year-old Melissa Green, who was lifeless on the ground where 48-year-old Kenneth Temple had shot her in the head.

"According to Detective Kenneth Edmonds, of the Russellville Police Department, Temple was still alive when he arrived on scene.

"`I asked him to put down his weapon,` said Edmonds, who added that he gave the command twice before Temple turned the gun on himself. `It was a bad situation.`"

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Lady Shooter Left No Note

"LOUISVILLE, KY — Louisville Metro Police are investigating the death of two people found in a home at 911 S 42nd Street in the Chickasaw Neighborhood as a murder/suicide.

"Police said they were called to the home just after 5 p.m. where they found the body of a man and a woman, both in their 30s. An 11-month-old baby, which belonged to the man and woman, was also found inside the home unharmed.

"According to the coroner, the bodies have been identified as 37-year-old Deandre Starling and 35-year-old Jacinta Malone.

"According to police, the woman shot her boyfriend before calling police to come get her 11-month-old son and then proceeded to shoot herself.

"Police said the woman shot her boyfriend because they were breaking up and she did not leave a note.

"The baby was taken to Kosair Children's Hospital for observation on Tuesday evening."

From WHAS11.com...

Estranged Boyfriend Kills Mom Of Two, Self

"MORNING VIEW, KY — Two people are dead after an apparent murder/suicide Tuesday evening in Morning View, Kentucky.

"Kenton County Police Officers responded to the 2000 block of Cruise Creek Road around 6 p.m. to check on the well-being of the resident and her estranged boyfriend.

"When officers arrived on the scene and searched the home, they found 26-year-old Erin Nicole Cully and 28-year-old Jason Stephens dead from apparent gunshot wounds to the head.

"According to authorities, the initial investigation indicated Stephens shot Cully with a handgun before turning the gun on himself.

"Cully, a student at Gateway College, had two children who were not there at the time of the shooting. Police could not confirm if Stephens was the father of the kids.

"Police also [said] there was no restraining order made against Stephens.

"The Kenton County Police Department's investigation into this crime remains open."

From WXIX...

Crossbow Killer Shoots Himself With Shotgun

"CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY — Two people are dead after a murder/suicide near Campbellsville, Kentucky Tuesday morning according to Taylor County authorities.

"The Taylor County Sheriff said the incident was triggered by a domestic dispute between a boyfriend and girlfriend.

"At some point this morning, the man, whose identity is not being released, used a crossbow to kill his girlfriend, and then turned a shot gun on himself.

"The sole witness to the crime was the man's uncle who also lives at the home in the 4300 block of East Finley Ridge Road.

"The man is longtime resident to Campbellsville while his girlfriend was from Virginia.

"Sheriff Allen Newton says he knew the man and could not recall any major criminal history.

"`Anytime you have a homicide, it's out of character for most people. Sometimes they just snap and do things they normally wouldn't do,` Newton said."

From WAS11.com...

Police Find Three Bodies During Welfare Check

"BRANDENBURG, KY — Three people found dead inside a Meade County home have been identified by Kentucky State Police.

"According to KSP, Ellen Cain, 42, her live-in boyfriend Warren Earl Tripp, 50, and Cain's 13 year old son all died of gunshot wounds. Neighbors identified the boy as Tucker Wimpee.

"Trooper Jeff Gregory said the bodies were discovered around 8 a.m. Friday at a home in the 300 block of Otterview Court in Brandenburg. The call that brought deputies to the home was made to Meade County 911 to check on the welfare of the residents there.

"State police estimate the deaths occurred around 7 a.m. Gregory said the shootings are being treated as a death investigation and that KSP is not looking for any suspects.

"Tucker Wimpee was the son of Meade County Sheriff's Deputy Phil Wimpee, a resource officer at Meade County High School. He is not involved. Court documents reveal a contentious history between Tripp and Phil Wimpee. In 2006, Tripp was charged with menacing. He was ordered to stay at least 500 feet from Wimpee and to not be present during the exchange of children for visitation.

"Court documents shed some light on a bitter custody battle over the years between Phil Wimpee and Ellen Cain. In 2010 Wimpee tried to get sole custody of Tucker and his older sister. At one point there was an emergency protective order issued for the children to keep them away from their mother's boyfriend, Tripp.

"In an affidavit, the children's father said he worried Tripp had the potential of mentally and emotionally affecting them for the rest of their lives. Neighbors said they never witnessed any trouble."

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Shooter Calls 911 Before Killing Himself

"RADCLIFF, KY — A murder/suicide is still under investigation, after a husband and wife were found dead in Radcliff Thursday, Oct. 3.

"The remnants of caution tape, outside their home on 190 Dogwood Drive, are the only sign of the horrible events that took place inside those walls. Police descended on the house Thursday night at about 9 p.m. after they say William Bays called 911 saying he has killed his wife Wendy Bays and was going to turn the gun on himself. Police arrived to find 50-year-old William and 47-year-old Wendy shot to death.

"Investigators haven’t released a possible motive for the shooting."

From whas11.com...