Man found dead in own front yard in Russell County, death investigation underway

UPDATE: RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (WTVQ)-The Russell County Coroner’s Office and Russell Springs Police Department are conducting a joint investigation 51-year-old David Burton was found dead in his front yard.

Police say foul played has been ruled out after the autopsy was done Friday. The cause and manner are still pending based on review of medical records and toxicology results.

This case is still under investigation

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RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (WTVQ) — According to a release from the Russell County Coroner’s Office, a joint investigation with Russell Springs Police is underway after a man was found dead in his front yard.

According to the release, the body of 51-year-old David Burton was found in his own yard around 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

His cause of death is still undetermined and an autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow at the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort.