Body Discovered in St. Francois County

(Park Hills) An investigation is underway after a body was discovered Thursday in St. Francois County.

Sheriff Dan Bullock did confirm to Regional Radio that the Major Case Squad was on the scene investigating as of 5 o’clock Thursday evening.

The body was found inside the boundaries of St. Joe State Park and inside the city limits of Park Hills.

We also spoke to Park Hills Police Chief Richard McFarland but he could not release any other information while the initial investigation was underway.

Chief McFarland did tell us he could possibly release additional information sometime on Friday.