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Body Found Near Devou Park Identified as Missing Covington Woman

Police are seeking tips to determine how she died.

Overview

  • Covington police identified the remains found near the 800 block of Crescent Avenue by Devou Park as 65-year-old Carol Groves.
  • Investigators reported the body was badly decomposed, and the Kenton County Coroner is working with police to determine cause and manner of death.
  • Groves had been missing since late 2025, according to family members who had reported her disappearance.
  • Family members and a doctor told WLWT they were informed she died of natural causes, which police have not confirmed.
  • Covington police asked anyone with information to call detectives at 859-292-2234 or Cincinnati/NKY Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.