Shoemaker denied bond for murder charge until bond hearing is scheduled

On Tuesday, John Shoemaker made his initial appearance before Judge James Jefferson in Justice Court on the charge of murder and was denied bond.

John Shoemaker arrives for arraignment in murder charge. (Photo by David Day)

Just after 10 p.m. on Monday, authorities were alerted to a possible deceased body at a home in the 200 block of Leland Drive.

John Shoemaker being escorted by WC-67, Jerry Davidson. (Photo by David Day)

Warren County deputies responded to the call and arrived to find Sheila Marie Hedrick, 48, dead. Sheriff Martin Pace stated she was found with at least one gunshot wound.

Shoemaker was arrested and charged with first degree murder.

During his initial appearance in court, Shoemaker was ordered to be held without bond until an official bond hearing could be scheduled to allow Shoemaker council, at the request of District Attorney Ricky Smith.