Kentucky State Police Investigate Murder in Wayne County

MONTICELLO, KY – March 30, 2025 – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 London is investigating a murder in Wayne County following the discovery of a deceased man with a gunshot wound early this morning.

At approximately 4:15 a.m. on March 30, 2025, KSP Post 11 London was contacted by Wayne County 911 regarding a male subject found at a Monticello residence, located on Cart Bell Ridge Road, with an apparent gunshot wound. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office initially responded to the scene, and after determining that foul play may have been involved, requested the assistance of the Kentucky State Police to conduct a formal investigation.

The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Berry Rainer Rose III, who was found outside his home. Mr. Rose was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Wayne County Coroner’s Office.

Following an investigation, Kentucky State Police Troopers located and apprehended Norman E. McGuire, a 60-year-old resident of Monticello, KY, at a residence on Circle Road. McGuire has been arrested and charged with First-Degree Murder in connection to the death of Mr. Rose.

Detective Keegan Bray is leading the ongoing investigation, with assistance from KSP’s Post 11 London Investigative Team, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, and the Wayne County Coroner’s Office. The investigation is still active, and further details will be released as they become available.

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