Scott County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Jerry Goodin

News Release

 

111 South First Street                                      Date 07/29/2020

Scottsburg, Indiana 47170

 

Immediate Release

 

Scott County Sheriff's Office and Indiana State Police are

Working a Death Investigation in Lexington Area 

***UPDATE***

The autopsy conducted this past Friday on Nicholas D. Casey was inconclusive of the cause of death.  The incident is still under investiogation however detectives feel that there is no foul play involved.  The investigation is continuing with further tests pending.

See original news release below.  

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Scott County-On today's date, at approximately 8:30 am, the Scott County Sheriff's Office responded to a deceased male in the Lexington area of southern Scott County. Deputies secured the scene and requested assistance from the Indiana State Police.

The initial investigation revealed a male identified as, Nicholas D. Casey, 31, of New Albany, IN was found deceased in a relative's residence at located 5225 Kinderhook Road.  The scene was secured by deputies while Indiana State Police Evidence Technicians along with Indiana State Police Detectives and Scott County Deputies investigated the circumstances.

An autopsy is scheduled for Friday Morning to try and determine a cause of death.

No further information is available at this time.

The Scott Coroner's Office also assisted at the scene. 

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Contact Sheriff Jerry Goodin at Scott County Sheriff's Office (812)752-8400

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.