Late in January, a passerby found the body of 52-year-old homeowner Joseph A. Keenan Sr. on the porch of his Augusta Road residence in Aiken County. The county coroner later determined Keenan, who worked in construction, had been shot to death.

Within a week, two men were arrested in connection with the killing. Zackery Taylor Smith, 28, was taken into custody at a Warrenville residence about a mile from the scene. Austin Blake Satcher, 26, was already in the Aiken County Detention Center on unrelated charges when he was charged in Keenan’s death. Both face murder and first-degree burglary counts; Satcher was additionally charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

According to a warrant, Keenan reportedly discovered Smith on his property, and Satcher allegedly shot Keenan in the back. Investigators say the two then entered Keenan’s home and stole items including his work truck, tools, and a trailer. The suspects have prior records involving weapons and drugs, and the investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone knew Keenan, saw activity near Augusta Road that week, or has information about the stolen truck, tools, or trailer, please come forward.