Michael Sowders

In the quiet community of Hinkle, Kentucky, a grim discovery was made on the morning of April 20, 2018. The body of 32-year-old Michael Sowders, a male resident of nearby Barbourville, was found discarded at a dumpsite. The discovery was made by a group of inmates from the Bell County Forestry Service who were assigned to clean up the area. It was immediately apparent that Sowders had been the victim of foul play, and the Kentucky State Police were called to the scene to begin what would become ...

The Mountain Advocate: Barbourville man murdered, body found at Hinkle

Murder investigation reveals cause of volunteer firefighter's death