A death investigation is underway in Owsley County after a man’s body was found in a burning truck.
The gruesome discovery was made early Saturday morning along Kentucky 1411 near the Lee County line.
The Owsley County Coroner confirms the truck belongs to Randy ‘Bean’ Bennett, 37. While the body found in the truck’s driver’s seat was burned beyond recognition and won’t be identified until further testing, Bennett’s family told LEX 18, he is the victim.
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“A good man lost his life this morning. Probably the best friend I’ve ever had in my life,” said Steven Sizemore, who grew up with Bennett. “If you didn’t like Bean, you didn’t know him. Best fella there was.”
When Sizemore was told a body had been discovered in Bennett’s truck, he raced to the scene.
“He was under the wheel, hunched over into the seat,” said Sizemore.
With so many questions, including what happened and to whom, the body was taken to Frankfort to be identified through dental records.
“Bean was the best friend we ever had,” said Harold Peters, who told LEX 18, Bennett lived with him since the boy was 17.
Adding to the mystery, Peters said he woke up Saturday morning to find tire tracks circling the road right outside his home. He believes the person responsible for killing Bennett was also after him.
“Whoever done it will pay you know, one way or another,” said Peters.
While the coroner said it’s possible this was all just a tragic accident, he said the most likely scenario appears to be homicide. And if that’s the case, Bennett’s friends and family just want to know why.
“I can’t replace him. I know that. Nobody can,” said Sizemore. “There won’t never be another Bean.”
An identification on the body is expected Monday, along with a cause of death.
