Troopers and Detectives from Post 15 have been involved in a death

investigation since Wednesday night, September 26th.  KSP was notified at

approximately 10:04 PM EDT by the Casey County Dispatch that a body had been found at

the Tarter Gate Company off of US 127 in Casey County.  50-year-old Wendell Pyles of

Columbia was identified as the deceased and foul play is suspected.  KSP is asking

that if anyone saw any suspicious vehicles, persons or activity around 10:00 PM EDT

in the vicinity of Tarter Gate on US 127 to please contact them at 1-800-222-5555.

Callers may remain anonymous.  The investigation is ongoing and additional details

will be released at a later time.