Friday, September 6, 2013

Home of indicted Mingo County judge burns down



There is not much that can be salvaged from the still-smoldering home on Meathouse Fork Road in Canada, KY.

Neighbors say the fire that started at around sun-rise raises questions.

"I know a lot of people didn't like the man very well," says Corey Mateny, who is connected to the Thornsbury only through marriage. "It don't surprise me. I mean, I've seen a lot of corruption around here. A lot of things are messed up, and action needs to be taken."

Action is being taken regarding alleged crimes from the past.

Thornsbury is accused of trying to frame his ex-lover's husband in several schemes.

Mateny joins other neighbors in wondering if Thornsbury is trying to hide anything else about an investigation that names several officials.

An investigation by Kentucky State Police and federal investigators is ongoing.