In the summer of 2018, a tragedy befell the community of Frankfort, Kentucky, with the death of 22-year-old Jared Miles Moore. On the evening of June 26th, what began as a gathering of friends at a home on Alexander Street turned into a scene of violence that would claim the lives of Moore and his 24-year-old friend, Dustin Wayne Johnson. The two men were shot during what investigators believe was an armed robbery that had gone horribly wrong.
Moore was pronounced dead at the scene, while Johnson succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital shortly thereafter. The initial call to police came from a friend who was present during the incident and reported the robbery and shootings.
The investigation that followed was a complex undertaking that spanned multiple counties and involved numerous leads. The Frankfort Police Department worked diligently to piece together the events of that fatal evening. Their efforts led to the identification and subsequent arrest of five individuals in connection with the double homicide. The suspects were identified as Juanita Durrum, Bricelyn Leake, Rakiethieus Wesley, Leroy Love, and Morgan Crutchfield. They faced serious charges, including murder and robbery. As the case progressed through the legal system, the suspects were arraigned and entered pleas of not guilty. They were each held on a significant cash bond.
As the legal proceedings unfolded, the intricacies of the case came to light. It was revealed that the suspects had allegedly gone to the residence with the intent to commit a robbery. The situation escalated, resulting in the fatal shootings. Over time, the case saw various developments, including plea bargains and convictions. Leroy Love was ultimately found guilty of two counts of second-degree manslaughter and two counts of first-degree robbery. The resolution of the case brought a measure of closure to the families of Jared Miles Moore and Dustin Wayne Johnson, though the impact of their violent and untimely deaths left a lasting scar on the community.
