Missing Covington Woman Found Deceased

Police investigating after 65-year-old Carol Groves discovered in wooded area

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:26pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of an unidentifiable piece of physical evidence, such as a twig or leaf, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the stark, gritty details of a police investigation.The grim discovery of physical evidence in the investigation into the death of a missing Covington woman exposes the harsh realities of an ongoing police inquiry.Covington Today

The Covington Police Department has announced that a missing 65-year-old woman, Carol Groves, was found deceased on Saturday evening in a wooded area on the west side of the city. Authorities are now investigating the cause of her death, which has not yet been determined.

Why it matters

The discovery of Groves' body is a tragic outcome after she was reported missing in December 2025. Her death has raised concerns in the Covington community and prompted an ongoing police investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding her demise.

The details

According to a police press release, officers responded around 7 p.m. on Saturday to reports of a dead body discovered in the 800 block of Crescent Avenue. The body was found in a wooded area and was described as 'badly' decomposed. The Covington police Evidence Collection Unit is leading the investigation into Groves' death.

  • Groves was reported missing in December 2025.
  • Her body was discovered on Saturday, March 29, 2026, around 7 p.m.

The players

Carol Groves

A 65-year-old Covington woman who was reported missing in December 2025 and was found deceased in a wooded area on March 29, 2026.

Covington Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the death of Carol Groves and asking the public for any information related to the case.

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What’s next

The Covington Police Department's Evidence Collection Unit is continuing its investigation into the cause and circumstances of Carol Groves' death.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the importance of thorough missing persons investigations and the need for the community to remain vigilant in providing any information that could assist law enforcement in solving such cases.