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Det. Jamie Richard investigating Casey Co., KY murder/suicide

Dating couple's lives end tragically after verbal argument escalates to shooting tragedy.

By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY

LIBERTY, KY - The Kentucky State Police is investigating the deaths of 52-year-old Judith Duncil and 61-year-old George Merrick, both of Gravel Switch, KY. Post 15 received a call from Casey County dispatch at 11:46pmET, on Friday night, March 15, 2013, reporting that they had received a call of shots fired at a residence on Little South Road in Gravel Switch.



Upon arrival, investigators discovered the bodies of the deceased lying on the porch of the residence. Duncil and Merrick were dating and Duncil was living at the residence when Merrick arrived looking for her.

A verbal argument ensued which led to Merrick retrieving a rifle from his truck. Merrick shot Duncil before turning the weapon on himself. Detective Jamie Richard is investigating. - TFC BILLY GREGORY

Story courtesy TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington.


This story was posted on 2013-03-16 10:45:57
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