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John Pennebaker

Case from Barlow, KY dated Feb 15, 2015

Victim Details

John Pennebaker

Male

Barlow

KY

2015-02-15

64

John

Pennebaker

Yes

06/27/2026

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In the quiet community of Barlow, Kentucky, the life of John Marshall 'Johnny' Pennebaker, a 64-year-old male, was brought to a tragic and abrupt end on February 15, 2015. A U.S. Army veteran who had served in Vietnam, Pennebaker was a familiar and respected figure in his town. The events that led to his untimely death unfolded within the confines of a family dispute, forever altering the lives of those involved.

On that Sunday morning, Kentucky State Police were dispatched to a residence ...
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  • http://m.milnerandorr.com/obituaries/events?obituaryId=414127
  • http://surfky.com/index.php/news/local/mccracken/57699-ksp-arrests-paducah-man-on-murder-charge
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