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Kentucky State Rep. Dan Johnson commits suicide on bridge in Mt. Washington
Kentucky State Rep. Dan Johnson, who was under investigation for alleged sexual molestation, died of a "probable suicide," the Bullitt County coroner said. Bullitt County Sheriff Donnie Tinnell said Johnson drove on to the bridge over the Salt River on Greenwell Ford Road in Mt. Washington, parked on the north side of it and shot himself in front of his car. His body was found on the bank of the river, just past the bridge.
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The investigative article mentioned, haven't read it but it doesn't look good for his innocence claim if he commits suicide. I wonder if they'll investigate more.
And I wonder what's up with that suicide note/Facebook post. Sounds like mental illness might've been involved?
I've since read the article and it's fascinating, not just as a context for this story but as a reflection on investigative journalism, local politics, etc.