Decades-Old Mystery Solved: Human Remains Found in Kentucky Lake Identified as FBI Fugitive

The remains of a man found wrapped in tire chains in Kentucky's Lake Barkley in 1999 have been identified as Roger Dale Parham, who was wanted by the FBI at the time. Parham had been arrested in connection with a rape involving a minor in 1998 but failed to appear in court, leading to a federal arrest warrant. His cause of death has not been determined, but the investigation is being treated as a homicide due to the suspicious circumstances. After years of unsuccessful identification attempts, forensic genealogy scientists helped authorities identify Parham by connecting him to a relative. The case remains open, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Kentucky State Police.