Ruch Murder Suspect Released from Hospital, Cleared for Confinement, Lodged in Jackson County Jail (Photo)

RUCH, Ore. – The suspect in a late October domestic violence homicide has been cleared for confinement and released from a local hospital after being treated for a self-inflicted gunshot wound. David Allen Karnes, 54, of Ruch, is now lodged at the Jackson County Jail. Karnes was arraigned today on charges of second-degree murder for the October 20 shooting death of his estranged wife, Constance Maria Murphy, 54, of Ruch. He has also been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. 

Karnes’ next scheduled court date is a pre-trial conference on February 14, 2022. Further information will come from the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.