Human remains discovered in Menifee County, coroner confirms

MENIFEE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Human remains were found Thursday in a rural area of Menifee County, according to Menifee County Coroner Megan Peck.

Peck told ABC 36 that investigators have not yet determined whether the remains belong to a male or female. The remains are being sent to the state medical examiner’s office for further examination. The coroner also noted that it is unclear how long the remains had been at the location.

Kentucky State Police is leading the investigation into the discovery.

This is a developing story. Stay with ABC 36 for updates as more details become available.