Adolphus, KY. (March 16, 2021) – Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green is currently conducting a death investigation after a deceased male was located in the Adolphus area of Allen County. KSP Post 3 received a call from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office just after 10 a.m. this morning requesting KSP to investigate.
KSP troopers and detectives responded to the scene. The initial investigation indicated that 55 year-old James E. Russell of Westmoreland, TN was located in a field near his vehicle at the 200 block of Andrew Jackson Highway in Allen County. Russell was reported missing to Tennessee authorities earlier this morning. A cause of death is unknown at this time and an autopsy and toxicology have been scheduled for tomorrow at the State Medical Examiners Office in Louisville.
The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Kentucky State Police. Detectives were assisted on scene by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office and Allen County Coroner’s Office.
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