Murder Investigation in Clay County

Kentucky State Police Detectives are investigating the discovery of a body located in a wooded area of Whites Branch Road in Clay County. The remains were located by Troopers on Sunday, March 26, 2017 around 4:20pm. The body was identified as Shannon M. Saylor, 36, of London. She was the subject of a missing person investigation since Saturday, March 4, 2017. Upon further investigation, Jeffrey S. Taylor, 47, of London was arrested on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at approximately 10:42pm. He was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center and charged with Murder and Tampering with Physical Evidence.