Possible human remains found at home during remodeling project

Published: Nov. 11, 2026 at 10:09 PM EST|Updated: 8 hours ago
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Paintsville police were called to a home on Main Street just before 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Police say homeowners remodeling the property discovered what appeared to be potential human remains beneath a bathtub.
Investigators say they found skeletal remains along with a dress.
More potential human remains were found in a crawl space beneath the home.
Paintsville police say more information will be released as it becomes available and when appropriate.
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