KSP: Body found in Liberty, investigation underway

LIBERTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Kentucky State Police is conducting an investigation after a body was discovered at a home on Elmore Hill Road in Liberty Thursday afternoon.

Troopers were called to 1257 Elmore Hill Road around 2 p.m. on May 14, where they discovered a 58‑year‑old man. The Casey County coroner pronounced him dead at 2:20 p.m. The name of the victim has not been released to the public at this time.

Authorities say, the body has been sent for an autopsy to confirm the cause and manner of death, and to determine whether the case should be classified as a homicide. KSP is leading the investigation.

This is an ongoing story, and ABC 36 will provide more information as it becomes available.