One of the men charged in the 2019 murders on Audubon Avenue in Owensboro has pleaded guilty. According to ommonwealth Attorney Mike Van Meter, Arnett Baines agreed to the following sentences:
- Count 1: Murder – Imprisonment for life with the chance of probation and parole after 25 years
- Count 2: Murder – Imprisonment for life with the chance of probation and parole after 25 years
- Count 3: Murder – Imprisonment for life with the chance of probation and parole after 25 years
- Count 4: Assault, 1st Degree – 20 years
- Count 5: Tampering with Physical Evidence – 5 years
- Count 6: Tampering with Physical Evidence – 5 years
- Count 7: Torture of a Dog or Cat Resulting in Death – 5 years
- Count 8: Possession of a Handgun as a Felon – 10 year
Baines has been charged alongside Cylar Shemwell in the case. Four people were shot inside the house, but only one survived. Police had surveillance video of the suspects allegedly entering the home.
Source: 14News