On Sunday, June 18th, 2017, at approximately 11:47 a.m. the Owensboro Police Department responded to 1815 Prince Avenue in reference to a traumatic injury call. First responders located the homeowner with multiple facial injuries. The investigation led to the arrest of Ashley Stinnett and Aaron Wright for the charges of Assault, 1st Degree and Burglary, 1st Degree.
On Saturday, June 24th, 2017, Owensboro Police Department detectives were notified that the assault victim had passed away at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy and present their findings.
Victim:
Jeffrey Martin
W/M/58
1815 Prince Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42303
Deceased
UPDATE – The charges originally placed in this case have been upgraded through the grand jury process to the charges of Murder and Robbery, 1 st Degree for both individuals arrested below.
Ashley Stinnett
W/F/25
2930 Bittel Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
Upgraded Charges –
Robbery, 1 st Degree – Class B Felony; Murder – Class A Felony
Aaron Wright
W/M/28
No Address
Upgraded Charges –
Robbery, 1 st Degree – Class B Felony; Murder – Class A Felony