Laurel County, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Detective Kyle Gray arrested Joshua Tate Davenport age 38 of Corbin on Wednesday afternoon March 7, 2018 at approximately 3:42 PM.
Escorting murder suspect to jail: L to R: Laurel Sheriff's Detective Kyle Gray, the accused in front middle--Joshua Tate Davenport, in the back--Detective Chris Edwards, and on the right--Detective Sgt. Kevin Berry
The arrest occurred after Laurel County detectives and deputies were dispatched to a complaint of an apparent suicide at a residence off North Florence St., approximately 10 miles south of London at approximately 12:34 PM.
Upon arrival, investigators found a deceased female with multiple gunshot wounds behind a residence there.
An investigation was conducted where it was determined that apparently the deceased female's husband had shot her following a domestic argument. A .38 caliber Rossi pistol has been recovered.
Joshua Tate Davenport was charged with murder – domestic violence and was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
Photo of accused is courtesy of the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.
The victim has been identified as: Stephanie Steenburgin Davenport age 38 pronounced deceased at the scene Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling. An autopsy will be conducted in Frankfort on Thursday.
Assisting at the scene for the Laurel County Sheriff's Office was: Capt. Chuck Johnson, Lieut. Greg Poynter, Sgt. Brett Reeves, Detective Sgt. Kevin Berry, Detective Chris Edwards, and Deputy Bryon Lawson.
