LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. —
The trial for a Laurel man accused of beating, stabbing, then shooting his grandmother in 2011 was continued last week in Laurel Circuit Court.
Jeremy Owens, 33, of Queen Road in Lily, remains incarcerated for the July 27 murder of his grandmother, 74-year-old Bernice Champlin. He is scheduled for a pretrial conference on Dec. 21.
Police were first called concerning a domestic dispute at 15 Queen Road around 4:45 p.m. that Wednesday afternoon. While Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Milton Storm and Deputy Shawn Boroviak were en route to the scene, they received the call that a shooting had taken place at the residence.
Upon arrival at the residence, Josh Owens, the grandson of Bernice Champlin, said his brother had shot their grandmother, was still inside the residence and was still armed. As deputies kept a cautious distance from the home, Sheriff John Root obtained a cell phone number and called the alleged shooter, Jeremy Owens. After talking for five to 10 minutes, Owens agreed to surrender to police and was taken into custody.
Inside the home, the elderly woman laid in the hallway. Although she had been assaulted, stabbed and then shot, it was the gunshot that ended her life. A pistol and a knife were recovered from the scene.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Jackie Steele could not be reached for comment on the continuation of the case.
njohnson@sentinel-echo.com
Homepage
November 21, 2012
Owens murder trial continued
- Local News
-
Green and blue hats filled the air as the 2013 North Laurel High School graduates celebrate their achievement during commencement exercises on Saturday morning.
- Local Sports
-
Austin Moore holds up the 50th District trophy as the South Laurel Cardinals defeated Corbin, 3-1. Both teams advance to next week’s 13th Region Tournament at Knox Central.
- Opinion
- Features
- Galleries
-
-
SLIDESHOW: Veterans Day 2012 in Laurel County
From school programs to community luncheons, Laurel County supports its veterans. See pictures of this year's Veterans Day celebrations.
- SLIDESHOW: 2012 Laurel County Halloween Happenings
- SLIDESHOW: Photos of the 2012 Camp Wildcat Civil War Re-enactment
- SLIDESHOW: Sandy delivers snow to East
- SLIDESHOW: Kentucky town prepares for vice presidential debate
-
- Crime
- Community Events
Raw: Trucker Bumps I-5 Bridge Before Collapse
Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored
Major Detours Following Wash. Bridge Collapse
American Held in Grisly Czech Murders
Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer
UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
