Apr 14, 2006 8:19 am US/Eastern
Parents Of Missing Man File Wrongful Death Suit
BRENTWOOD, N.H. (CBS4) ―
The parents of a 24-year-old man formerly from Massachusetts have filed a wrongful death suit against the woman accused of killing him and burning his body.
Kenneth County and Carolyn Lodge's son, Kenneth, moved to Sheila LaBarre's 115-acres horse farm in Epping this past winter. Kenneth's parents claim their son was last seen in March with LaBarre, 47, who is now being charged with his murder. At that time, Kenneth had several wounds, including cuts and bruises on his face and arms.
LaBarre was arraigned earlier this month on a first-degree murder charge in Portsmouth District Court. She will be held at the Strafford County jail, pending a probably cause hearing in Exeter District Court on April 25th. LeBarre's lawyer, Jeffrey Denner, said his client "steadfastly maintains her innocence."
Neighbors, court documents and family have said LaBarre was involved in many tumultuous relationships. They said Countie was among a succession of young men that came to work and live at her horse farm.
In 1999, LaBarre was charged with, but ultimately not convicted of, second-degree assault, according to Rockingham County Superior Court documents. The charge alleged she stabbed a boyfriend in the head with scissors.
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