DECEASED BODY DISCOVERED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AFTER RESPONDING TO 911 CALL OF BURGLARY IN PROGRESS AT THE RESIDENCE
DECEMBER 22, 2022 – written by WADE QUEEN
THE DECEASED: TIMOTHY PAUL JUSTICE, 60, OF PIKEVILLE, KY. WAS FOUND DEAD IN A RESIDENCE AFTER STATE POLICE DISCOVERED HIS BODY WHILE RESPONDING TO A BURGLARY IN PROGRESS CALL AT THE HOME.
The Kentucky State Police in Pike County on Wednesday announced they have been involved in a suspicious death investigation since the latter half of this past weekend in the Pike County area.
According to a press release statement by Kentucky State Police Post 9, in Pikeville, KY.,, they began conducting a death investigation after a deceased male was located at a residence on Marrowbone Creek Road in the Elkhorn City community of Pike County. KSP Pikeville Post 9 received a call of a burglary in progress at the residence on Sunday, December 18, 2022, just after 8 A.M.
KSP troopers responded to the residence and located the homeowner, Timothy Paul Justice, 60, of Powell Creeks Road in Pikeville, KY., deceased at the residence. Timothy Justice’s body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. The cause of death is under investigation; however, foul play is suspected.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the KSP Pikeville Post at 606-433-7711.
The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Detective Joseph Coleman. Detective Coleman was assisted on scene by Kentucky State Police Post 9 personnel.
It’s a shame people aren’t safe in theirs own home anymore. I hope they find the killer I feel sorry for the family I’ll keep them in my prayers
Prayers for the family. It is a shame we cant feel safe in our own homes anymore. God Bless all the men and woman who serve and protect us.