Fayette County coroner looking for family of deceased woman

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Fayette County Coroner is asking for the public’s help locating the family of a homeless woman who passed away.

The coroner says Laka Hamm was born in Maryland on December 5, 1949. Her maiden name is Bass and she was widowed.

Her occupation is listed as an automobile factory worker.

The coroner’s office says she may have family in Baltimore, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania. They believe she may have a half-sister in New Jersey, but do not know her name, and a first-cousin named Paul.

Anyone with information can call 859-455-5700.