Murder investigation after burned body found on Clay County road

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/WYMT) - A murder investigation is underway after police say a burned body was found on a Clay County road.

Police tell us it was found this afternoon on Saw Mill Hollow Road in the Crawlfish community of Clay County.

The cause of death and identification is pending an autopsy. Officials aren't sure yet the gender of the victim.

Few details are being released at this time.

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