Human remains discovered in Kentucky have been identified as Joseph Couch, the man responsible for shooting at 12 vehicles and injuring five individuals on Interstate 75 over a week ago. This identification, confirmed by Governor Andy Beshear on Friday, follows a week-long search by a retired couple who typically create YouTube content about the Hatfield-McCoy feud but turned their focus to locating Couch. They stumbled upon his remains in southeastern Kentucky.
The body, found in a decomposed state, initially hindered immediate identification. While personal effects and weapons suggested the remains were Couch's, a soft tissue DNA test was inconclusive, according to Kentucky Chief Medical Examiner William Ralston. Ralston's office ultimately used bone samples to confirm the identity, determining that Couch died from a gunshot wound to the head. Governor Beshear expressed gratitude to all involved in the search, stating, "We appreciate everyone involved in the search and are grateful no one else has been hurt." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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