Coroner IDs woman found dead in Combs Park in Hamilton

A Hamilton mother, with children attending Fairwood Elementary School, expressed concern Friday about a man in a van she said tried to lure children with promises of ice cream.

A Hamilton mother, with children attending Fairwood Elementary School, expressed concern Friday about a man in a van she said tried to lure children with promises of ice cream.
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By Lauren Pack
Jan 18, 2022
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A woman found dead Friday in a Hamilton park has been identified by the Butler County Coroner’s Office.

Kasey Elaine Jenkins, 24, was found dead in Combs Park, the coroner’s office announced Tuesday after an autopsy was performed. The cause of death is pending the completion of an investigation.

On Friday, Hamilton police said a death investigation is ongoing.

Police said there “is no cause for alarm” and the body has no obvious signs of trauma. On Tuesday, Sgt. Rich Burkhardt said the death many be a possible overdose.

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