Paintsville Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence on Main Street in Paintsville shortly after 6:56 p.m. on Wednesday. Homeowners, who were remodeling the property, reported finding what appeared to be human skeletal remains beneath a bathtub.

Police and coroner response

Upon arrival, officers were joined by investigators from the Johnson County Coroner’s Office. Together they entered the home to assess the scene. The initial discovery included a set of skeletal remains and a dress located directly under the bathtub.

While conducting a thorough search of the interior, investigators uncovered additional potential human remains in a crawlspace beneath the residence. The presence of multiple areas with possible remains prompted a coordinated effort between police and the coroner’s office to secure the site and preserve any evidence.

Ongoing investigation

At this time, police have not released details regarding the identity of the remains or how long they may have been at the property. The investigation remains active, and authorities have indicated that further information will be shared with the public as it becomes available and when it is appropriate to do so.

The Paintsville Police Department emphasized its commitment to a transparent investigation and asked anyone with additional information to contact the department.

Community impact

Discoveries of this nature are rare in the Paintsville area, and the incident has drawn attention from local residents who are eager for updates. While the investigation proceeds, the department continues to assure the community that all necessary resources are being applied to determine the facts surrounding the potential remains.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Original reporting: LEX18 Lexington (local) — read the source article.