KSP identifies cold case victim from 2001

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WTVQ) – Decomposed human remains found along I-65 in Simpson County nearly 20 years ago, have finally been identified, according to Kentucky State Police.

Through years of investigation and with help from the DNA Doe Project, KSP identified the victim as 45-year-old Dawn Clare Plonsky Wilkerson, of Nashville, Tennessee.

Her remains were found at mile marker 12 along I-65 on October 9, 2001.

Investigators are asking anyone with information in the case to contact KSP Post 3 at 270-782-2010.