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Cold Case of Michael Dean Bartley
State Police Request Help Resolving Michael Dean Bartley Murder - January 22,1998
On January 22,1998 at approximately 0530 hours, Michael Dean Bartley after returning from feeding his dogs was killed by an unknown person or persons. Mr. Bartley was struck several times in the head and died face down just inside his yard.
Mr. Bartley's wife Avonelle and daughter Ashley were inside the home at the time of the murder. Mr. Bartley's wallet containing $500.00 and a 44 caliber Ruger pistol was taken. The Bartley's live at Rt. 2 Box 189, which is 3 miles east of Ezel, Kentucky on Ky. Route 772.
Detectives investigating this case continue to follow up on leads as they develop. Detectives are asking for help from the community and any other person whom may have knowledge of this crime.
Anyone with information about the crime can contact Detective Paul LeMaster with the Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead, Kentucky (606) 784-4127 or e-Mail him at paul.lemaster@ky.gov.
Investigating Officer Contact Information
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE
POST 8 - MOREHEAD
OFFICER: Detective Paul LeMaster
PHONE: (606) 784-4127
E-Mail: paul.lemaster@ky.gov
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However, if you need to report information that is of an emergency nature, please contact the Kentucky State Police toll free at 1-800-222-5555 or call your local police/sheriff department at 911.