MARSHALL COUNTY– Two men were charged Thursday with first degree murder and associated charges in connected to the death of a Vermillion man.

The Marshall County Attorney filed criminal charges against 18-year-old Jeremy M. Penix II, of Melvern, and 47-year-old Jefferson S. Goad, of Waverly, connected to McLaughlin’s death.&nbsp; 

Both men are charged with first degree murder, conspiracy, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, arson, and interference with a law enforcement officer.

They were both in custody prior to Thursday’s charges. Penix is being held at the Washington County Jail, and Goad is jailed in Marshall County.

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 </figure>MARSHALL COUNTY– Two men were charged Thursday with first degree murder and associated charges in connected to the death of a Vermillion man.The Marshall County Attorney filed criminal charges against 18-year-old Jeremy M. Penix II, of Melvern, and 47-year-old Jefferson S. Goad, of Waverly, connected to McLaughlin’s death.&nbsp; <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579986470320.png" alt="First responders on the scene of the fatal home explosion and fire photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>First responders on the scene of the fatal home explosion and fire photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>Both men are charged with first degree murder, conspiracy, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, arson, and interference with a law enforcement officer.They were both in custody prior to Thursday’s charges. Penix is being held at the Washington County Jail, and Goad is jailed in Marshall County.

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