Death investigation underway after decomposed body found in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A badly decomposed body was found late Wednesday afternoon along a tree line in the 3800 block of Crosby Drive in Lexington, according to police. Investigators say the Fayette County coroner does not suspect foul play and believes the person died of natural causes.

An autopsy was completed on Thursday, but no information has been released in regards to the identity of the cause of death of the person.

Police are calling it a death investigation as work continues to identify the body.