Cory Maynard

Murdered
Case Description
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Sergeant Cory Maynard, a 38-year-old member of the West Virginia State Police, tragically lost his life on June 2, 2023, while responding to a shooting call in the Beech Creek area of Mingo County. Maynard was ambushed upon arrival and sustained fatal gunshot wounds. He was accompanied by a younger officer during the call, and it is reported that Maynard's actions saved the life of his colleague.

The incident led to the indictment of Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Matewan, on charges including ...Read More
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  • WOWK 13 News: Trooper shot and killed in Mingo County, suspect arraigned

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    Victim Details

    Cory Maynard

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Matewan

    WV

    2023-06-02

    38

    Cory

    Maynard

    Yes

    12/04/2024

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    Does anyone know where Cory worked before?... ...Read More
    04/24/2024
    I wanted to share some tragic news with everyone. Cory Maynard was recently murdered in Matewan, WV ... ...Read More
    12/13/2023
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