Decades-Old Mystery Solved: Kentucky Lake Body Identified as Long-Sought FBI Fugitive

Human remains found in a lake in Kentucky nearly 25 years ago have been identified as belonging to Roger Parham, an FBI fugitive who disappeared after being charged with rape involving a minor in Arkansas. The remains were discovered wrapped in heavy tire chains and anchored with a hydraulic jack. With the help of advanced DNA technology and forensic genealogy, investigators were able to identify Parham. Due to the suspicious circumstances surrounding the discovery, his death is now being investigated as a homicide. The exact cause of death remains unknown.