Human remains found in Covington home identified as missing man

Virginia State Police says the human remains found in a Covington home have been identified as a man who’s been missing since November 2023. (Virginia State Police)

COVINGTON, Va.UPDATE

Virginia State Police says the human remains found in a Covington home have been identified as a man who’s been missing since November 2023.

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Authorities told 10 News that 43-year-old Jeremiah Lee Barr, of Covington, was found dead in the basement of a residence in the 400 block of East Kline Street.

Investigators are not considering Barr’s death suspicious in nature.

We will continue to update this article as we learn more.

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ORIGINAL STORY

An investigation is underway after human remains were found in a Covington residence on Kline Street, according to Virginia State Police.

Authorities said the body has been sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Western District to be identified.

Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.


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