By Greg Kocher, gkocher1@herald-leader.com
VERSAILLES –A Harrodsburg man and woman were charged Tuesday with conspiracy to murder for allegedly planning to kill the woman’s ex-husband, Kentucky State Police said.
State police arrested Lavena K. Lear, 26, and Mark A. Jackson, 25, in Versailles. They were taken to the Woodford County jail.
The two discussed ways to complete their plans to kill Lear’s ex-husband, Brian Keith Lear, 30, of Harrodsburg, state police said in a release. Through an undercover investigation, Lavena Lear and Jackson purchased what they thought was a real grenade to use in those plans, police said.
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- Lavena K. Lear
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- Mark A. Jackson
The transaction through an undercover police officer took place in Versailles, where the Lears lived before moving to Harrodsburg, said Versailles Police Detective James Fugate. Versailles police assisted state police in the arrests.
The Lears were married in Mercer County in April 2004, were separated in July 2005, and were divorced in January 2006, according to Woodford court records.
Together they had one son, 4, and Lavena had another son, 6, from another relationship, according to court records.
Woodford court records indicate the marriage was turbulent, with Keith Lear accused of twice violating a domestic violence order. In 2005, Keith Lear had pulled a telephone out of the wall as Lavena tried to call police. He paid a $146.50 in fines and court costs in that case.
In 2006, Lavena Lear said Keith Lear had struck her back with a lamp during an argument. That charge was later dismissed.
The investigation is continuing.
Greg Kocher covers Jessamine County for the Herald-Leader. Reach him in the Nicholasville bureau at (859) 885-5775.
A grenade? Holy be-jeebus! What exactly was their plan. A grenade through the window? A booby-trap?
You have to really dislike your spouse to want to blow them up.
as jack webb always said: “YUST THE FACTS MA’AM”. facts are: MONEY, SEX, AND BOOZE/DRUGS ARE THE “ROOTS OF ALL EVIL”!!!!???? pretty much commonsensical,eh! respectfully yours, samuel stewart.
dang, I hope you keep up with this story
Lavena K. Lear
Mark A. Jackson
Dumb,Dumb,and Dumber=
“Here’s Your Sign.”
P.S.,
I’m still laughing. I hope you both get Karen Meade for your court appointed attorney because after she’s finished with you, the electric chair will be waiting for both of you. LOL