Troopers investigating after human remains found in Grant County

CRITTENDEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is investigating after human remains were discovered in Grant County.

According to the agency, troopers were contacted just before noon on Monday, Oct. 12 regarding possible human remains that had been located.

Troopers say an initial investigation has found that human skeletal remains were found in a wooded area off of Miller Road.

According to authorities, the remains were removed by the Grant County Coroner and will be transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for identification.

The investigation remains ongoing.

The Kentucky State Police was assisted on scene by KSP personnel, Grant County Sheriff’s Office and the Grant County Coroner’s Office.