Lexington, Kentucky, November 2, 2025

The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified skeletal remains found near Masterson Station Park as those of Jacqueline Kerry Heyman, a 65-year-old attorney. Heyman previously filed a lawsuit against a Kentucky state cabinet, alleging retaliation for exposing officials linked to a sex shop. The investigation into the circumstances of her death remains ongoing, and the community is urged to provide any information that may assist authorities.

Lexington, Kentucky: Skeletal Remains Identified as Lawyer Who Sued State Cabinet

LEXINGTON, Kentucky – The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that skeletal remains found near Masterson Station Park on October 25, 2025, belong to Jacqueline Kerry Heyman, a 65-year-old attorney who previously filed a lawsuit against a Kentucky state cabinet.

Discovery and Initial Investigation

On October 25, 2025, at approximately 1 p.m., human skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area off Leestown Road near Masterson Station Park. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office initiated an investigation to identify the remains. Preliminary assessments suggested the remains were those of a female who died of natural causes. The coroner’s office sought assistance from dentists, oral surgeons, orthodontists, and other medical professionals who may have treated Heyman to confirm her identity through dental records. The community was also urged to provide any relevant information.

Confirmation of Identity

After receiving dental records from Heyman’s dentist, the Fayette County Coroner’s Office positively identified the remains as those of Jacqueline Kerry Heyman, born August 30, 1960. The coroner’s office expressed gratitude to the dental community for their assistance in confirming the identity.

Background on Jacqueline Kerry Heyman

Jacqueline Kerry Heyman was a longtime attorney in Kentucky who previously filed a lawsuit against a state cabinet. She alleged that she was terminated in retaliation for exposing officials within the cabinet operating a sex shop. The details of the lawsuit and its outcome have not been publicly disclosed.

Ongoing Investigation

The Fayette County Coroner’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Heyman’s death. Authorities have not released further details at this time. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Fayette County Coroner’s Office.

Community Impact

The discovery of human remains in a public park has raised concerns among local residents. Authorities have assured the community that the investigation is ongoing and that all information will remain confidential. The coroner’s office emphasized the importance of identifying unidentified remains to provide closure to families.

Conclusion

The identification of Jacqueline Kerry Heyman brings clarity to the case of the skeletal remains found near Masterson Station Park. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances of her death and encourages anyone with relevant information to come forward.

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