Breathitt “Brett” Kelly
**UPDATE** CENTRAL CITY, Ky. (12/21/23) — Breathitt Kelley, previously reported missing, has been located and confirmed deceased in Jessamine County.
The discovery follows an exhaustive investigation, with crucial information provided to Kentucky State Police Post 2 Detectives, leading the investigative team to Jessamine County, where Kelley’s vehicle was found. The Jessamine County Sheriff’s Department had an unidentified body located Nov. 16, and through familial DNA testing and other medical records, Kelley was positively identified Dec. 20, 2023.
The Jessamine County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Kelley’s death. However, preliminary findings suggest that foul play is not suspected.
The collaborative efforts of Post 2 Detectives and the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Department have been crucial in resolving this case.
The original story can be found below.
CENTRAL CITY, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police is investigating a missing person case from Muhlenberg County.
According to the KSP, around 6:36 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, KSP Post 2 received a call about a missing person in Muhlenberg County.
Breathitt “Brett” Kelly, 52, of Central City, last spoke with his family about two months ago.
Kelly is described as a white male, 6’ 00”, 155 pounds, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and possibly a beard. Kelly drives a blue 1990 Ford Aerostar Van bearing license plate 227BXV. Kelly is known to frequent Lincoln, Madison, Carlisle, Garrard, Calloway, and Marshall Counties.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Breathitt Kelly is asked to contact KSP Post 2 at 270-676-3313.
Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available for iPhone, iPad, and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.
This investigation is ongoing by Trooper Ean Weber.