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Deceased female found Sunday morning in Laurel County


Laurel County, Ky. - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Detective Sgt. Chris Edwards along with the Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling are conducting a death investigation regarding the discovery of a deceased female off Fisherman Island Road, approximately 7 miles west of London on Sunday morning January 20, 2019 at approximately 11:37 AM.

The victim, identified as Glynda Smith age 72 of London, was found deceased outside her vehicle in her driveway. Cause of death is pending further investigation.

An autopsy is scheduled in Frankfurt on Monday to assist in the investigation.

Also assisting on the investigation at the scene for the Laurel County Sheriff’s office was Major Chuck Johnson, Deputy Jake Miller, Deputy Jamie Etherton, and Deputy Taylor McDaniel.

Also assisting was Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County.

The investigation is continuing.


 

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