Beacher Hackney (police issued photo)

The manhunt is on to find Beacher Ferrel Hackney, an accused murderer on the run since 2009.  Hackney is now featured as a U.S. Marshal Top 15 Most Wanted. 

On March 21, 2009, investigators say Hackney was working as a janitor at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA when he killed his co-workers.  He was upset with his supervisors, Dwight Kerr and Ronnie Stinnett for putting him on the busy dinner shift.  Investigators believe he was more comfortable and happier working the night shift.

U.S. Marshals say Hackney was told by a supervisor to find something to do instead of standing around with his hands in his pockets, and that’s when he allegedly began shooting Dwight.  The victim ran out after Hackney before allegedly opening fire on Stinnnett.

Hackeny was caught on surveillance calmly leaving with the gun in his hand.  He is known to be a loaner and a neat freak with few material possessions.  Investigators believe he could live in austere conditions.  Hackeny is on the shorter side, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs around 145 pounds.  He has brown eyes, grey hair and was last seen missing seven lower teeth.  He is skilled when it comes to the outdoors and is known to make his own fishing and hunting equipment.