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Justin Day Girtley

Death by Force
Case Description
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In a tragic turn of events on a Saturday evening in Frankfort, Kentucky, the life of Justin Day Girtley, a 36-year-old White male, was cut short. On November 9, 2024, at a residence on Flat Creek Road, an altercation between Justin and his father, Steven Girtley, escalated to a fatal conclusion. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing the elder Girtley raise a handgun and fire at his son, striking him in the chest.

Immediately following the shooting, Steven Girtley, 60, fled the home and d ...Read More
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  • whas11.com: Kentucky man charged in son's death after dayslong manhunt in Franklin County
  • WTVQ: Manhunt underway for suspect accused of killing son in Franklin Co. - WTVQ
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    Victim Details

    Justin Day Girtley

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Frankfort

    KY

    2024-11-09

    36

    Justin

    Day Girtley

    12/03/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following the case of Justin Girtley's tragic death and feeling deep compassion for his fa... ...Read More
    12/17/2024
    Has anyone else been really struck by the fact that Steven Girtley managed to hide out in his own ba... ...Read More
    11/09/2024
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