Daily Independent (Ashland, KY)

April 9, 2009

Human remains found in Pike County


PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky State Police say they are investigating the discovery of skeletal human remains in Pike County.

In a news release, state police say the remains were found Thursday in a wooded area by a nearby resident.

The Kentucky State Medical Examiner's office in Frankfort is investigating along with state police. Police say the remains were removed from the scene and are pending positive identification.



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