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Skeletal Remains Found: Missing Man Identified After Year
2 Apr
Summary
- Skeletal remains discovered by hikers in 2025 identified as missing man.
- Cameron Lee Boling was last seen in Morehead, Kentucky in July 2022.
- Investigation into the circumstances of Boling's death is ongoing.

Human skeletal remains found by hikers in northeastern Kentucky have been identified as Cameron Lee Boling, who disappeared in 2022. The discovery occurred in April 2025 in a remote area of Trent Ridge, Rowan County. Initial searches found limited remains, but subsequent extensive searches located additional skeletal evidence and clothing.
Boling, then 37 years old, was last seen in Morehead, Kentucky, on July 30, 2022. He was reported to have been walking to a friend's house but never reached his destination. Authorities have released details of his last known attire and tattoos.
The remains were sent for DNA testing, leading to the positive identification. The Rowan County Coroner's Office stated that the investigation into the circumstances of Boling's death is ongoing. No further details regarding the cause or manner of death have been released.