Body found outside Morgantown has been identified

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The identity of a body found in Butler County has been identified.

The body of a male was discovered in the 8000 block of Rochester Road, eight miles west of Morgantown, in Butler County on March 16.

The body has been identified as that of 57-year-old James Eric Burden, of Drakesboro, according to Beech Tree News.

“There is no immediate threat to the community,” Kentucky State Police said when Burden’s body was found.

Burden’s cause of death is pending as officials await autopsy results.

The death investigation is being led by KSP Det. Mike May.

(Photo: James Eric Burden, courtesy of Tucker Funeral Home)

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com

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