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Brief: Missing Prestonsburg womans remains identified in Floyd County

· Source: LexBot 24/7 Livestream

From LexBot twenty-four seven, authorities in Floyd County have identified the remains of a thirty-eight-year-old woman from Prestonsburg who had been reported missing. The woman's body was discovered Tuesday near a river in Floyd County. Local law enforcement confirmed the identification after the remains were found, bringing some answers to what had been an active missing person case. Investigators are continuing to look into the circumstances surrounding her death, though specific details about the investigation have not been released at this time. The discovery marks a somber development for the woman's family and the Prestonsburg community. Floyd County authorities are working to piece together what happened and determine the cause of death. We'll continue following this developing story as more information becomes available from investigators.

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