Friend Of Murder Victim Remains Hospitalized

(Aurora, Ind.) - A Florence man attempted suicide when he was about to be question about the murder of Aurora resident Leigh Jennings.

 

The 67-year-old Jennings was found dead in her home on Aspen Ridge Road last Thursday.

 

Charles Robert “Steve” Stephenson knew Jennings because she had cut his hair at the Florence barber shop where she worked, sources told various media outlets Tuesday.

 

Stephenson’s home on Old Stephenson Mill Road in Florence was searched by Indiana State Police detectives last weekend with assistance from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported.

 

Investigators had gone to Stephenson’s home again Monday where they discovered that he had attempted suicide before they arrived.

 

Stephenson remained at St. Elizabeth Hospital Tuesday night, the newspaper reported Wednesday.

 

Charles Stephenson is a nephew of Bill and Peggy Stephenson, the 74-year-old Florence couple whose murders in their Florence home in May 2011 remain unsolved.

 

Indiana State Police have not named Charles Stephenson a suspect in Jennings’ death. He was previously questioned by police following his aunt and uncle’s murders.

 

LINKS:

 

Aurora, Florence Murders May Be Connected

 

Aurora Murder Investigation Continues

 

Death Investigation Underway In Aurora

 

More from Local News

Events

EC Students Enlist in Military, Join Workforce at CTE Signing Day

Thirteen students participated in the signing day event.

Madison Police Investigating Homicide

The incident took place early Friday morning.

Versailles Trooper Given Award for DUI Enforcement Efforts

The recognition took place at the annual ISP Awards Ceremony.

Jac-Cen-Del Names Scott Smith as Boys Varsity Basketball Coach

Smith previously coached the JCD girls for 23 seasons.

Seven Earn ORVC Weekly Honors

ORVC Report for April 14-19.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Dixie Chicks - Some Days You Gotta Dance

Eddie Rabbitt I Love a Rainy Night 23:26
Rodney Atkins If You're Going Thru Hell 23:23
Brantley Gilbert and LINDSEY ELL What Happens In A Small Town 23:19
Charlie Rich Rollin' with the Flow 23:16