Skeletal Remains Located in Carroll County in 1980 Identified

Associated with remains found in Indiana in 1980

CAMPBELLSBURG, Ky. (01/11/2024) – In November 1980 skeletal remains were located in Carroll County near the Ohio River.  It was unknown at the time that the remains were associated with skeletal remains located in September 1980 near Switzerland County in Indiana near the Ohio River.  In 2005 through the use of DNA testing it was discovered both remains belonged to the same person.  The DNA testing was not able to identify the person at that time.

The Kentucky State Police submitted skeletal remains to Othram in Woodland Texas in 2023.  Othram was able to develop a DNA extract.  Othram used Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing to build a comprehensive DNA profile for the man.  Othram's forensic genetic genealogy team used the profile in a genetic genealogy search to develop new investigative leads.  This information was provided to Kentucky State Police Detective Endre Samu.

Due to information learned from Othram, Detective Samu was able to locate a potential family member of the unknown person whose remains were located years ago.  The potential family member agreed to meet with Detective Samu and Kentucky State Police Detective Paul Johnson.  A confirmation DNA test was obtained.  As a result of this investigation it was determined that the remains were Kenneth Linville who was born in Louisville Kentucky in 1939. 

The cause and manner of death remains unknown.  The investigation is currently ongoing.