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Third man sought for questioning in chemical explosion Posted September 23, 2009 at 9:57 a.m.

Gleaner staff

Authorities have identified a third person believed to be in a vehicle at the time of a chemical explosion which killed a Henderson man earlier this week.

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said they want to question 49-year-old Joey Davidson Vaught of Henderson County about the incident which led to the death of 53-year-old Patrick Beckett.

Officials said the explosion occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday when Beckett, Vaught and 27-year-old Lindsey Rae Franklin of Evansville, were allegedly traveling in a vehicle with stolen anhydrous ammonia. The chemical exploded.

Franklin, who was driving, was able to run to a nearby house where 911 was called, the sheriff’s office said. She is being treated at the Louisville Burn Center at the University of Louisville Hospital.

Neither Beckett nor Vaught stayed with the vehicle, authorities said. First responders searched for Beckett but couldn’t locate him, the sheriff’s office said.

He was brought to Methodist Hospital around 6 p.m. Sunday by a friend. Beckett died at the hospital.

Vaught is a white male who is believed to be living in the area of Posey Chapel Road.

Anyone with information about Vaught’s whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 826-2713.

Submitted on 11/14/2009

Submitted by: Andrew
Reference: The Gleaner, Henderson, KY

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>> Moderator Scores <<

James said:
Definitely Toss: Lacks Excellence
With no motive or explanation as to why the chemical exploded given here, I'm going to toss this. Thanks just the same, Andrew!


Bruce said:
Definitely Toss: Lacks Excellence
I agree with James here. We need an indication of true stupidity.


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