Missing Laurel County Man Found Safe

58-year-old Casper Burkhart was reported missing in May of 2019.

(Corbin, Ky.) – The Kentucky State Police Post 11 were actively investigating the disappearance of a Laurel County man who had been missing since May of 2019.

58-year-old Casper Burkhart’s wife reported that he was last seen at his residence on Saturday, May 4 when he left with unknown people and never returned home.

Yesterday, KSP located Casper Burkhart and found him safe in Laurel County.

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