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Update to Francisco Fire Fatality Press Release of December 31, 2025.
 
On December 31, 2024, at 6:24 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a fire at 7027 East State Road 64near Francisco.  Multiple officers responded to the scene as well as the Francisco Fire Department.  Upon arriving law enforcement officers from the Oakland City Police Department, Indiana State Police, and Gibson County Sheriff’s Office attempted were able to gain entry into the house where they discovered a deceased person.  Due to heavy smoke and fire arriving on scene law enforcement did not go further into the residence.  Once Francisco Fire entered the residence they discovered that there were two separate fires in the residence and a total of two deceased individuals.
 
Once the fire was extinguished The Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office, Gibson County Coroner’s Office, Indiana State Police Crime Scene Unit, and Detectives with the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the incident.  During the investigation evidence was collected that indicated that the death of the two individuals was intentional, and the fire was not accidental. 
 
During the course of the investigation Detective Sergeant Roger Ballard made attempts to locate 53 year old Michael R. Kegg who also was listed as a resident of the 7027 E. State Road 64 address.  At 7:57 p.m. last night a Be On the Look Out (aka a BOLO) was placed for Mr. Kegg requesting that if located he be stopped and held for questioning.  Mr. Kegg is a 6’ White Male that weighs approximately 215 lbs.   Kegg also has brown hair and blue eyes.  If located contact law enforcement immediately.  Due to the nature of the fire scene, and until Mr. Kegg can be ruled out as a suspect he should be considered armed and dangerous.   Mr. Kegg is known to drive a Blue 2017 Mazda 8GR, but could also have access to a White Ford Pickup. 
 
The deceased at this time are in the possession of the Gibson County Coroner’s Office.  Their names will not be released until an autopsy is scheduled with a Pathologist.
 
Fire Departments on scene: Francisco Fire Department, Oakland City Fire, Patoka Township Fire, and Barton Township Fire.
 
Law Enforcement involved in the investigation were: Oakland City Police Department, Indiana State Police, Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office, Deaconess Gibson Police, and the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office. 
 
 
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