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Though Vickie Owens' death was originally ruled a
suicide, persistent police work has led to the arrest of
her husband on murder charges.
Danny Owens was arrested by the Lawrence County
Sheriff's department at the couple's home on Friday
after a grand jury indicted him on murder charges.
Police received information that he'd be there to show
the house to a potential buyer.
suicide, persistent police work has led to the arrest of
her husband on murder charges.
Danny Owens was arrested by the Lawrence County
Sheriff's department at the couple's home on Friday
after a grand jury indicted him on murder charges.
Police received information that he'd be there to show
the house to a potential buyer.
Vickie's body was found at the couple's home on February 8, 2009. She had
died of an apparent gunshot wound. Owens' told police that Vickie had
committed suicide.
However, evidence found at the scene along with several other
inconsistencies allowed detectives to continue investigating and interview
witnesses.
Detectives believe that Owens shot his wife and that he manipulated key
evidence to make it appear as if Vickie Owens had committed suicide.
Owens was held without bond. He is expected to be arraigned in Lawrence
County Circuit Court in September.
died of an apparent gunshot wound. Owens' told police that Vickie had
committed suicide.
However, evidence found at the scene along with several other
inconsistencies allowed detectives to continue investigating and interview
witnesses.
Detectives believe that Owens shot his wife and that he manipulated key
evidence to make it appear as if Vickie Owens had committed suicide.
Owens was held without bond. He is expected to be arraigned in Lawrence
County Circuit Court in September.
Man Arrested For Wife's Murder
17 Months After Her Death
17 Months After Her Death
A planned fight that attracted numerous onlookers turned deadly Tuesday night in
Lawrenceburg when one man was shot twice and killed, authorities said.
Josh Smith, 19, was shot in the chest and throat after he and another teenager met
in a dimly lit park around 9 p.m. to settle a disagreement involving illegal drugs, said
Assistant Chief Darren Goolsby.
The reported shooter, Tristin Bush, 18, is charged with first-degree murder and is
being held in the Lawrence County Jail without bail, authorities said this morning.
Goolsby said several people gathered at Sims Street Mini Park expecting to witness
a fight between the two men. Investigators were still interviewing witnesses this
morning.
The two men reportedly began fighting and Bush grabbed a .25-caliber handgun
and fired at least two shots, police said. The fight continued briefly after the shooting,
with Bush being left unconscious briefly. Smith was taken from the park to Crockett
Hospital where he died a short time later.
Police found Bush in Lewisburg later in the night and transported him to Lawrence
County Jail, Goolsby said.
Lawrenceburg when one man was shot twice and killed, authorities said.
Josh Smith, 19, was shot in the chest and throat after he and another teenager met
in a dimly lit park around 9 p.m. to settle a disagreement involving illegal drugs, said
Assistant Chief Darren Goolsby.
The reported shooter, Tristin Bush, 18, is charged with first-degree murder and is
being held in the Lawrence County Jail without bail, authorities said this morning.
Goolsby said several people gathered at Sims Street Mini Park expecting to witness
a fight between the two men. Investigators were still interviewing witnesses this
morning.
The two men reportedly began fighting and Bush grabbed a .25-caliber handgun
and fired at least two shots, police said. The fight continued briefly after the shooting,
with Bush being left unconscious briefly. Smith was taken from the park to Crockett
Hospital where he died a short time later.
Police found Bush in Lewisburg later in the night and transported him to Lawrence
County Jail, Goolsby said.
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Mayor Orders Sim's Street Park
Closed After Teen Murder
Closed After Teen Murder
Lawrenceburg Mayor Keith Durham has ordered the
small city park where a murder took place on Tuesday
night closed.
The order is just temporary but Mayor Durham hopes it
will be permanent and a new park will be built in the same
neighborhood.
“That neighborhood is full of good folks and they
deserve to be able to go to sleep at night knowing that
criminal activity isn’t taking place near them,” said the
Mayor.
“My hope is that Sims Street Mini park will be closed and
a new park will be built in the neighborhood that is more in
the view of the public,” he added.
small city park where a murder took place on Tuesday
night closed.
The order is just temporary but Mayor Durham hopes it
will be permanent and a new park will be built in the same
neighborhood.
“That neighborhood is full of good folks and they
deserve to be able to go to sleep at night knowing that
criminal activity isn’t taking place near them,” said the
Mayor.
“My hope is that Sims Street Mini park will be closed and
a new park will be built in the neighborhood that is more in
the view of the public,” he added.
Photo By Bethany Nelson
The murder of a former Giles County High Football Star by another teen prompted
the mayor actions.
the mayor actions.
Summertown Girl Hurt At
Party Out Of Coma
Party Out Of Coma
The condition of a 22 year old Summertown girl who has been in a coma since
something happened to her at a party on August 21st is slowly improving.
Family members of Karen Hannah have told WDXE news that she has awoken
from an induced coma and has been moved into a regular room at Vanderbilt
Hospital where she was reported alert.
Ms. Hannah was rushed to the hospital after suffering some 20 broken ribs and
other injuries. She underwent 12 hours of surgery.
The investigation was trying to determine if Ms. Hannah was struck by a car.
She was found on the ground asking for water, according to sheriff's deputies.
About 70 people attended the party.