CLAY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at approximately 4:30 pm, Senior Trooper Wiseman and Corporal Raynor responded to Widen Ridge Road in Clay County to assist with a vehicle fire.
Upon arrival, Troopers observed what they believed to be human remains, inside the vehicle. Senior Trooper Wiseman was advised by Clay County 911, the vehicle belonged to 65-year-old, Darlene Jackson of Widen, West Virginia. Senior Trooper Wiseman discovered that Darlene Jackson’s son, Johnny Dale Rogers II, had spoken to family members and stated Darlene Jackson was missing. Through further investigation, Troopers were able to identify 34-year-old Johnny Dale Rogers II of Widen, West Virginia as a suspect. At this time, the remains from the vehicle are believed to be those of Darlene Jackson.
The accused, Johnny Dale Rogers II, has been charged with First Degree Murder in connection with the death of his mother, Darlene Jackson.
The recovered remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy and examination.
This investigation remains active and ongoing.
