In a tragic turn of events, the life of Michael Anthony Boggs, a 31-year-old White male, was cut short in Louisville, Kentucky. Boggs, who worked at the Kroger Distribution Center, was a father to his daughter, Faith Lyn Boggs. He was born on December 31, 1989, in Fort Worth, Texas, and was the son of Michael Lynn Boggs, Jr. and Stacia Boggs.
The circumstances surrounding his death on January 8, 2021, were grim.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, Michael Boggs died from multiple gunshot wounds. His body was later discovered buried behind a house on Vetter Avenue, near Churchill Downs. The discovery was made after a witness came forward to the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Following an investigation, Andrew R. Strong was arrested in connection with Boggs' death. Strong reportedly confessed to the killing and was subsequently charged with murder and abusing a corpse. According to police reports, a witness stated that Boggs had unlawfully entered Strong's home, leading to the fatal shooting. Strong admitted to police that he had shot Boggs and then took further steps to conceal the body. He informed investigators that he had wrapped Boggs in garbage bags, used a chemical substance, and then buried him in the garage of the home.
The narrative provided by authorities suggests a confrontation that escalated to a fatal conclusion. Strong also reportedly told police that he shot Boggs again after he had already died. The investigation by LMPD detectives led them to the garage of the residence, where they unearthed the victim's remains. This discovery brought a somber end to the search for Michael Boggs and initiated a homicide investigation that quickly centered on Andrew Strong.
