Investigation Underway After Infant Found Deceased in Muhlenberg County
An investigation is underway after an 11-month-old boy, who had been reported missing, was found deceased in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

Portland, OR, September 13, 2026 —
Authorities have launched an investigation following the discovery of an 11-month-old boy who had previously been reported missing. The infant was found deceased in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the child’s disappearance and subsequent discovery remain limited as the investigation is ongoing. The identity of the infant has not been publicly released at this time. It is also not specified by whom the child was reported missing or who made the discovery.
Law enforcement agencies are reportedly involved in the investigation, though the specific agencies leading the effort have not been detailed. The timeline of when the child was reported missing, when he was found, and the exact location within Muhlenberg County where the discovery was made are currently part of the active inquiry.
No information regarding the cause of death has been provided by officials. As the investigation progresses, further details are expected to be released by the relevant authorities. The community awaits updates as investigators work to understand the events that led to this tragic outcome.
Story summarized from the original created by Adam Kight, Gray News staff on www.kptv.com, see more information here.