Body found along Ohio River in Clarksville identified as missing Lexington man

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Police identified a man whose body was found along the Ohio River shoreline in Ashland Park last month.

According to the Clarksville Police Department, officers were called to the park on March 22 after a deceased person was discovered near the river. Investigators said a wallet containing personal identification was found but, due to the condition of the body, they were initially unable to confirm the person’s identity.

Police worked with the Clark County Coroner’s Office to conduct an autopsy. During the process, the lower jawbone was collected and later compared with dental records. Officials said that comparison confirmed the man’s identity as 54-year-old Jyronna Parker, of Lexington. Parker had been reported missing in Lexington since Oct. 17, 2025…

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