Ashland, KY — The Kentucky State Police in Ashland is seeking the public’s assistance for any information related to the murders of Lois and Michael Gartin of 1234 Knob Branch in Lawrence County.
On Saturday April 2, 2016 at 6:14 PM The Kentucky State Police Post 14 Ashland received a report stating Lois C. Gartin, age 79, and Michael Gartin, age 52, of 1234 Knob Branch, Blaine, KY had been located at the residence and were deceased. Troopers and Detectives responded to the scene and began an investigation.
During the course of the investigation it was determined both individuals had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. In addition to the murders, a 2003 Jeep Liberty belonging to Lois Gartin had been stolen from the residence by Stanley Webb Jr (a relative of Lois and Michael Gartin.)
Information and evidence was recovered which led to the following development:
On April 2, 2016 arrest warrants were obtained on Stanley Webb Jr, age 47, of Logan OH for the following:
Theft by Unlawful Taking Automobile
Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm
On Sunday April 3, 2016 at approximately 3:26 PM Stanley Webb Jr. was located and arrested by Columbus Ohio Police Department.
