On September 19, 2018, the bodies of Jenni Chesney, 47, and Kenneth Campbell, 50, were discovered in an apartment at 3921 Washington St. W. in Charleston, West Virginia. The two victims, who lived together at the address, were found dead from gunshot wounds, along with their dog, which was also shot to death.
The discovery was made by an acquaintance who entered the basement apartment around 7 a.m. on the same day.
The Charleston Police Department initiated a double homicide investigation, with Police Chief Steve Cooper indicating that they had a lead in the case. Cooper suggested that the murders were not random and hinted that they might be connected to high-risk behavior, given that there had been an overdose death at the same address in recent weeks and numerous needles were found in the house.
The investigation revealed that the murders were likely not committed by a stranger, as most homicides in the area involve individuals who know each other. Chief Cooper emphasized this point, stating that 'most of our homicides occur between people who know one another. Typically, the victims are involved in some high-risk behavior'.
As of the reports, there were no detailed descriptions or names of specific suspects released by the police. However, the police were actively pursuing their lead and were seeking information from the public to aid in the investigation. Anyone with information was encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at the provided phone numbers.
Despite the lack of detailed suspect information in the initial reports, the police's indication of a lead suggested that they were focusing on individuals who might have had a connection to the victims or the premises. The investigation was ongoing, and further details were expected to emerge as the police continued their work.
In summary, while the exact identities and descriptions of suspects were not publicly disclosed at the time of the reports, the Charleston Police Department was actively investigating the double homicide with a lead in hand, suggesting that the murders were likely linked to individuals known to the victims and possibly related to high-risk activities.
