Suspect Wanted In Death Investigation May Be In Bourbon Area

Update: Proffer has reportedly turned himself in. Charges have been filed against him for second-degree murder and first-degree burglary with no bond.

Shannon County authorities are searching for a suspect who may be in Bourbon or Licking and has connections to a woman’s death in Birch Tree, Mo.

According to KY3, Joseph Proffer, 22, is wanted in the death of Barbara Lynn, 77, whose body was found in a burned down home in Birch Tree on April 2.

The woman’s death was deemed suspicious and Thursday, Shannon County prosecutors charged Stanley Kenaga, Jr., 30, with second-degree murder and first-degree burglary.

Authorities told KY3 the fire was likely linked to other recent fires in the same area.

Anyone with information on Proffer’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office at 573-226-3615.