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Shawn Dempsey

Death by Force
Case Description
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On October 18, 2021, a tragic incident unfolded in the Dingess Mountain area of Verdunville, Logan County, West Virginia. Shawn Dempsey, 52, and his wife Karen Sue Dempsey, also 52, were found dead at their residence on Brogue Drive. The discovery of their bodies was made after reports of gunshots were received by the authorities late Monday morning.

An investigation promptly launched by the Logan County Sheriff's Office led to the identification of the couple's son, Shawn Delemore Dempse ...Read More
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  • https://www.wymt.com: UPDATE | Deputies: Suspect killed after shooting parents
  • WVVA: Suspect in deaths dies in exchange of gunfire with officers
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    Victim Details

    Shawn Dempsey

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Dingess

    WV

    2021-10-18

    52

    Shawn

    Dempsey

    11/04/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I can't stop thinking about the sheer confusion and fear that must have gripped the Dempseys' neighb... ...Read More
    01/21/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the timeline of that dreadful day on Dingess Mountain? It's so d... ...Read More
    06/23/2023
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