LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Henry County man was found guilty for the murder of a 22-year-old in 2018.

Tuesday, a jury found Gregory Heightchew guilty on several charges, including murder, arson, attempted murder, and evidence tampering.

According to court documents, in 2018 22-year-old Elijah Creekmore was found dead inside a burned vehicle in Lockport, Kentucky, about 56 miles east of Louisville.

Heightchew was identified as the suspect by Kentucky State Police. 

His sentencing is scheduled for April.

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