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Coroner identifies skeletal remains found under Clays Ferry Bridge in July 2023

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UPDATE: July 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
The Fayette County Coroner identified skeletal remains found under the Clays Ferry Bridge on July 15, 2023.

According to the coroner, they were identified through DNA comparison as 42-year-old Joshua David Woodhams.

The coroner says the cause of death was from blunt force trauma and has been ruled as a suicide.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

Original Story:

Skeletal remains were found under the Clays Ferry Bridge just before 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Lexington police say someone found the skeletal remains and reported it to them immediately.

The coroner was on the scene to remove the remains, along with fire and police.

The cause of death is still pending due to the ongoing investigation.

No other information has been released at this time.