Death Investigation in Lexington Area

Autopsy scheduled for Friday morning.

July 30th, at approximately 8:30 am, the Scott County Sheriff's Office responded to a deceased male in the Lexington area of southern Scott County. Deputies secured the scene and requested assistance from the Indiana State Police.

The initial investigation revealed a male identified as, Nicholas D. Casey, 31, of New Albany, IN was found deceased in a relative's residence at located 5225 Kinderhook Road.  The scene was secured by deputies while Indiana State Police Evidence Technicians along with Indiana State Police Detectives and Scott County Deputies investigated the circumstances.

An autopsy is scheduled for Friday Morning to try and determine a cause of death.

No further information is available at this time.

The Scott Coroner's Office also assisted at the scene. 

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Contact Sheriff Jerry Goodin at Scott County Sheriff's Office (812)752-8400

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

-Courtesy of Scott County Sheriff's Department-