Body found in Russell County overgrown field identified

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — The Russell County Coroner has identified a body found on Sunday night.

According to the coroner, the body was found in an overgrown field “some distance away from a nearby residence.” The body has been identified as the owner of the residence, Walter “Emery” Thomas.

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The cause of death has not been determined, and the body was taken to the state medical examiner’s office in Frankfort.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Law enforcement and rescue crews retrieved a body Sunday night in Russell County.

In a Facebook post, Russell County Search & Rescue said its team—along with local and state law enforcement, emergency services, coroner, and emergency management—recovered the body from an overgrown field .

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time,” Russell County Search & Rescue said in the Facebook post.

The identity has not been released at this time, and FOX 56 News is working to learn more.

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