Investigation Launched After Missing Infant Found Deceased in Muhlenberg County
An investigation is underway in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, after an 11-month-old boy reported missing from the Cleaton community was found deceased. Law enforcement agencies are involved in the case.
Charlotte, NC, September 13, 2026 — An investigation has been initiated in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, following the discovery of an 11-month-old boy who had been reported missing. The child was found deceased in the Cleaton community.
Law enforcement agencies are actively involved in the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death. Details regarding the timeline of the child being reported missing and the subsequent discovery were not immediately available. The specific agencies leading the investigation have not been publicly identified at this time.
The Cleaton community, located in Muhlenberg County, is the area from which the infant was reported missing. Further information concerning the cause of death or any potential contributing factors is pending the results of the investigation. Authorities have stated that more details will be released as the case progresses.
As of the latest reports, the investigation is in its early stages. No further information regarding the identity of the child or the family has been released. The Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement entities are coordinating efforts. The name of the contractor involved was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Adam Kight, Gray News staff on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
