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TERRY LEE BURKE (Rockcastle Detention Center)

MURDER ARREST: DEAD MAN LYING IN ROADWAY LOCATED AND IDENTIFIED AFTER ANONYMOUS CALLER CONTACTS 911 IN ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, KENTUCKY

LIVINGSTON, KY (April 30, 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) reports that on Monday, April 29, 2024, at approximately 11:40 AM, KSP Post 11, London was notified by Rockcastle County 911 that an anonymous caller had called and advised a male subject had been shot on Sandhill Road in Rockcastle County.

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male from apparent gunshot wounds lying in the roadway.

The victim was identified as Benjamin F. Jones, JR. age 54, of Livingston, KY.  Mr. Jones was pronounced deceased by the Rockcastle County Coroner.  He has been taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.

KSP Post 11, London located Terry L. Burke, age 54 of Livingston, KY on Misty Lane in Mount Vernon and arrested him for:

  • Murder

This individual is lodged in the Rockcastle Detention Center.

Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Rockcastle Detention Center.

The investigation is continuing by Post 11 Detective Aaron Peace.

 He was assisted at the scene by Post 11 personnel, Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office, Rockcastle County EMS and Rockcastle County Coroner.

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