Body of Missing Casey County Man Found Near Pond

Jacob Ring's remains discovered after months-long search, investigation ongoing

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The body of 28-year-old Jacob Ring was discovered on Saturday afternoon near a pond in the rural Creston community outside Liberty, Kentucky, ending a months-long missing person's case. Ring had been reported missing on January 22nd, with his remains located approximately one mile from where he was last seen. The Casey County Coroner's Office has sent Ring's body to the state medical examiner's office in Frankfort for a full autopsy, with results expected in 4-6 weeks.

Why it matters

The discovery of Ring's body brings closure to his family and the close-knit Casey County community, but also raises questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. The ongoing investigation aims to provide answers and determine if any foul play was involved.

The details

Ring's body was found near a pond off Deany Vanoy Road in the rural Creston area outside Liberty. The Casey County Coroner's Office has sent his remains to the state medical examiner's office in Frankfort for a complete autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. The investigation into Ring's disappearance and death is still ongoing.

  • Jacob Ring was last seen on January 22, 2026.
  • His body was discovered on March 8, 2026.

The players

Jacob Ring

A 28-year-old union carpenter from Maysville, Kentucky who was reported missing on January 22nd.

Abigail Pittman

The Deputy Coroner for Casey County, Kentucky.

Mike Brown

The Casey County Coroner.

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What they’re saying

“Everything is still pending investigation. Mr. Ring was sent to Frankfort to the medical examiner's office for a complete autopsy where it is pending at this time.”

— Abigail Pittman, Deputy Coroner, Casey County (wkyt.com)

“I'm glad he's been found, but we are going to give the family the results they deserve.”

— Mike Brown, Coroner, Casey County (wkyt.com)

What’s next

The Casey County Coroner's Office expects to receive the results of the full autopsy on Jacob Ring's body from the state medical examiner's office in Frankfort within the next 4-6 weeks.

The takeaway

The discovery of Jacob Ring's body brings an end to the months-long search, but also raises troubling questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. The ongoing investigation by the Casey County authorities aims to provide answers and closure for Ring's family and the close-knit local community.