UPDATE: The Kentucky State Police Conduct Murder Investigation in Franklin County

***UPDATE***

FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 14, 2024) –Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 12 has made an arrest in the murder investigation in Franklin County.  On November 14, 2024, just before 1:30 AM, troopers arrested Steven Girtley inside a barn on his property in Franklin County. Girtley was transported and lodged in the Franklin County Detention Center, charged with one count of murder.

Previous News Release below:

FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 10, 2024) –Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 12 is still actively searching the area of Flat Creek Road in Franklin County attempting to locate Steven Girtley.  Attached is a photo of Girtley, anyone with information is asked to call 911 or Post 12 at 502-227-2221.

Original News Release below:

FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 10, 2024) –Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 12 is investigating a murder that occurred in Franklin County.   On November 9, 2024, just before 10:00 PM, Post 12 responded to the area of Flat Creek Road in Franklin County in reference to an altercation between Justin Girtley and Steven Girtley.  Upon arrival, troopers located Justin Girtley with a gunshot wound.  Steven Girtley had fled the residence into a wooded area before troopers arrived on the scene. 

The Franklin County Coroner was notified, and Justin Girtley, 36 years of age from Franklin County, was pronounced deceased.  Law Enforcement is still searching the area for Steven Girtley and is asking anyone with information to contact Post 12 at 502-227-2221.      

KSP is being assisted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the Franklin County Coroner’s Office, the Frankfort Police Department and the Versailles Police Department.

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