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State Police Identify 3 Killed in Hyden House Fire

State police say no foul play is suspected, with the cause still under investigation.

Overview

  • Fire broke out Friday evening at a home along Highway 421, also known as Main Street, in Hyden, Leslie County.
  • Authorities identified the victims as Lisa Marcum, 56; Jadeana Begley, 50; and June Nantz, 84.
  • A 15-year-old granddaughter escaped with minor injuries, and community members are organizing support for her.
  • Investigators transferred the victims to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for autopsies.
  • Kentucky State Police and local fire departments responded and extinguished the blaze, and the investigation into the origin and cause is ongoing.