Public Assistance Needed to Identify Skeletal Remains in Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, October 30, 2025

The Fayette County Coroner’s Office is seeking public help to identify skeletal remains found in Masterson Station Park. Believed to be Jacqueline Kerry Heyman, 65, they require dental records for verification. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Coroner’s Office to assist in the identification process and provide closure for the family.

Lexington, Kentucky – The Fayette County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance to identify skeletal remains found in a wooded area of Masterson Station Park on October 25, 2025. These remains are believed to belong to 65-year-old Jacqueline Kerry Heyman, born August 30, 1960. To confirm this identification, the Coroner’s Office is asking for dental records from any medical professionals who have treated Ms. Heyman. Confidentiality is guaranteed, and all information will be used solely for identification purposes. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Fayette County Coroner’s Office at (859) 455-5700 or via email.

Discovery of Remains

The skeletal remains were discovered near Leestown Road in a wooded area close to Masterson Station Park, prompting an investigation by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office to establish the identity of the deceased individual.

Presumptive Identification

Preliminary findings have led investigators to presumptively identify the remains as those of Jacqueline Kerry Heyman, aged 65. Dental records are needed for a forensic confirmation of this identification.

Request for Dental Records

The Coroner’s Office is reaching out to any dentists, oral surgeons, orthodontists, or physicians who may have records for Ms. Heyman, requesting information that could aid in confirming her identity. All shared details will be kept confidential, utilized strictly for verification purposes.

Contact Information

Individuals possessing relevant information about Jacqueline Kerry Heyman are encouraged to contact the Fayette County Coroner’s Office at (859) 455-5700 or via email. The office stressed the significance of public assistance in bringing closure to the family.

Background Context

Identifying human remains is crucial for the Coroner’s Office, providing families with essential information regarding their loved one’s death. Dental records are a standard forensic tool for confirming identity, particularly when other identifying features are absent. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office remains committed to ensuring that all information is handled with confidentiality.

Related Information

For further details on the identification process of human remains and the role that dental records play in forensic investigations, resources from the National Institute of Justice and other forensic science organizations are available.

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