Buza claimed he left Heaton fishing at Bluegrass and went home, and according to an affidavit showed officers pictures on his cell phone that were taken on April 22 and appeared to be of the same area where Heaton’s body was located.

Officers spoke with Buza on April 23, who told them he had met with Heaton on April 21 at the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area. DEA Agent Annie Blake was undercover to bust a drug ring that preys on high school athletes in the adorable, small town of Keeneston. Officers executed a search warrant on April 23 at Buza’s residence where they say they located several firearms, including a Walther 9mm handgun with a loaded magazine. The Bluegrass Conspiracy An Inside Story of Power, Greed, Drugs, and Murder By: Sally Denton Narrated by: Kate Mulligan Length: 14 hrs and 1 min Release date: 08-27-19 Language: English 460 ratings Regular price: 24. and served as an undercover police officer and detective in the Manhattan North. Heaton’s vehicle was located in the parking lot, but police say his keys, cell phone and his handgun were not found at the scene after an extensive search.ĭetectives said the victim’s father told them that Heaton was friends with and had been fishing recenlty with Buza. Stacy York is a popular bluegrass vocalist. It was also announced that Heaton’s death was being investigated as a homicide.Īccording to an affidavit, Heaton was found with multiple gunshot wounds and fired handgun cartridge casings in two calibers around his body.

On Monday, Indiana Conservation officers identified the victim as Manuel Edwuardo Heaton, 27, of Evansville. HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Indiana Conservation Officers and the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Johnathon Buza, 40, of Evansville in connection with the death of a man found in Warrick County on Saturday.īuza is being held at the Warrick County Jail on charges of murder, felony murder, robbery resulting in serious bodily injury and unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. Buza (Courtesy: Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office)

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