HODGENVILLE, KY (September 28, 2021) - On Monday, September 27, 2021 the Kentucky State Police reported that KSP detectives arrested David Puyear, age 59 of Buffalo.
The arrest occurred on Friday, September 24, 2021 after KSP received information of a possible body buried on a property near the Buffalo community of LaRue County.
After an extensive investigation, a search warrant was obtained and executed at a residence near the 500 block of Corinth Road by KSP on Friday, September 24, 2021.
Detectives located the remains of an unidentified person found buried underneath a large pile of debris in the backyard of the residence.
The remains were transported to the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville for positive identification and examination.
David Puyear was charged with:
- Murder
This individual was lodged in the Larue County Detention Center.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Larue County Detention Center.
More charges could be forthcoming as the investigation continues.
KSP was assisted at the scene by:
- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
- Larue County Coroner’s Office
- The Larue County Sheriff’s Office
The investigation is ongoing by KSP Post 4 detectives.
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