Murder suspect allegedly burglarizes Owen home

Derek Garten, the 38-year-old man charged in the shooting death of Margaret “Meg” Smith last week in Frankfort allegedly burglarized a home on Ky. 355 in Owen County during his run from law enforcement July 4.
Garten allegedly admitted to breaking into the home of Dennis and Hilda Raisor, 280 Ky. 355, and stealing two firearms, a case of .22 caliber bullets, collectible coins, pocket knives and a lawnmower.
No one was home at the time of the break-in, according to Owen County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Tracy.

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