In the small town of Maben, West Virginia, a late-night call on Thursday, July 18, 2024, shattered the community's peace. Responding to a report of a shooting on Boone Street at approximately 10:40 p.m., state troopers discovered a grim scene. Inside a residence, they found 72-year-old Brenda Tilley, a White female, who had succumbed to what appeared to be a fatal gunshot wound.
The investigation quickly focused on a suspect known to the victim.
Timothy Bennett, a 62-year-old man also from Maben, was identified as the accused. Further investigation revealed that Bennett and Tilley were in a relationship, a detail that added a layer of tragedy to the violent event.
In the wake of the discovery, Timothy Bennett was arrested without incident. He was subsequently charged with murder and is being held at the Southern Regional Jail without bond. As the legal process begins, the investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of Brenda Tilley remains active and ongoing, leaving a community to grapple with the loss.
