WA Man Randy Shea Gardner Arrested Over Body He Reported Found In Burned Yakima Barn

YAKIMA, WA. (THECOUNT) — Yakima man, Randy Shea Gardner, who reported finding a body in a burned out barn, has now himself been arrested over the death.

The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office says deputies have arrested the 45-year-old in the death of an unidentified person whose body was found charred in a burned barn located at, 523 Old Naches Hwy, Yakima, WA.

Gardner initially contacted the sheriff’s office about his discovery of a dead body buried in the barn. At that time, Gardner told deputies he had a lead on who he believed had committed the murder.

A later autopsy of the body showed it was a male victim who had been shot in the leg and the head before the fire occurred, according to the coroner.

After investigating deputies say they determined Gardner was the person responsible for the murder.

Investigators say are still working to positively id the body.

No motive in the deadly incident was made available.

Gardner is in Yakima County Jail facing charges of 1st Degree Murder, Assault, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. source