Man Killed in Methamphetamine Lab Explosion

GASSAWAY, WV – A man was killed earlier this morning after an outbuilding exploded where the victim was believed to have been cooking methamphetamine.

The body of Alva G. Brady, 39, of Frametown, was discovered after the fire was extinguished by the local fire department.  A preliminary investigation has determined that the victim was in the process of cooking methamphetamine at the time of the explosion.  Several methamphetamine lab precursors were located inside the building as well as a hot plate, which was used to cook the methamphetamine.  Other notable items of evidence were also recovered at the scene.

 
The local fire department and state fire marshal’s units were called to the scene around 2:00am this morning.  The State Police was notified at approximately 6:00am after the fire was extinguished and the body was found. 

Possible charges against the owner of the property and outbuilding are being considered at this time.

Trooper First Class Mark Yost of the Sutton State Police Detachment is investigating.