A man out of Knott County was arrested and charged with murder following the discovery of a body in Johnson County.

 

46-year-old Paul Setser was reported missing on January 1st.

 

Officials investigated the disappearance, and on March 16th a body was discovered in Johnson County and identified as Paul.

 

Officials then began a murder investigation in an effort to determine who was responsible.

 

52-year-old James Pratt was arrested on Sunday and charged with murder. He was transported to the Kentucky River Regional Jail. 

 

The investigation is still currently ongoing. If you have any information, please contact the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office at 606-886-6711 or on their anonymous tip line at 606-949-2020.