DNA Results on Body Found Near Exit 49 Inconclusive

An autopsy was conducted by the State Medical Examiner on the body that was recovered near Exit 49 in the Daniel Boone National Forest. The body is believed to be of the I-75 mass shooter Joseph Couch. However, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. William Ralston states that office performed a soft tissue DNA test where results were inconclusive. A deeper test will be conducted Friday and results will be released when they are available. The official autopsy report will not be available for release until toxicology results return.