The Paintsville Police Department has released its final statement regarding skeletal remains discovered inside a Main Street residence Wednesday evening. Police explained that the small bone fragments, found beneath a bathtub and in a crawlspace, were initially suspected to be human due to their appearance and the discovery of a child’s dress nearby. The Johnson County Coroner’s Office and Kentucky State Medical Examiner’s Office have since confirmed the remains were animal bones, not human. Police defended their initial response, explaining that the circumstances warranted a thorough investigation, and acknowledged the importance of maintaining public trust and communication. Source: Paintsville Police Department #AppalachiaInsider #PaintsvilleKY #JohnsonCounty #PoliceInvestigation #EasternKentucky #KentuckyNews