Man Arrested in Summers County Murder Investigation

Man arrested in Summers County murder investigation

Man charged in connection with Summers County murder from May

HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Summers County man is now the focus of a homicide investigation following the discovery of a man with two gunshot wounds at a Forrest Hill home back on May 21, 2025. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 11:48 a.m., West Virginia State Police responded to a welfare check call at a residence along State Route 12. Emergency dispatchers had received concerns about a missing homeowner and a strong odor of decomposit…

State police: one arrest made in Summers County murder investigation

SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WOAY) The West Virginia State Police are conducting a homicide investigation in Summers County. According to First Sergeant Keaton with the West Virginia State Police, troopers were dispatched to 19683 State Route 12 in Forest Hill on May 21 to a report of an unintended death. The victim, identified as Johnny Edward Lind, was found lying on the floor with multiple gunshot wounds to the head. After a lengthy investigation with…