An arrest has been made in connection with the September 14 murder of 81-year old Thelma “Ileen” Barnett, whose body was found in a burned home on Will Jackson Road in Trigg County.
Kentucky State Police have charged 42-year old Jonathan McCoy of Cadiz with murder, kidnapping, tampering with evidence, arson and abuse of a corpse.
An arrest warrant says McCoy tied Barnett’s arms behind her back, strangled her to death and then set her home on fire with her body still inside.
KSP is asking for the public’s help to locate 29-year old Keisha Stewart of Cadiz, who is wanted for questioning in connection with the incident. She may be in the Cadiz or Hopkinsville area and anyone knowing her whereabouts should call 1-800-222-5555.
