Nathaniel D. Carter, 40, of McKee, Kentucky, is being remembered after his death in a case now under investigation by Kentucky State Police.
Troopers responded to a reported barn fire on KY-577 in Clay County at approximately 8:30 p.m. on September 17.
When first responders arrived, they discovered a man in the fire debris with an apparent gunshot wound.
An autopsy was conducted the following morning, and authorities identified the victim as Carter.
During the investigation, Kentucky State Police identified 28-year-old Dalton S. Bowling of Manchester as a suspect. Bowling was arrested on September 18 and charged with murder. The charge is an allegation, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. ξ
Police said foul play is suspected, while the circumstances surrounding Carter's death and the barn fire remain under investigation.
The investigation is being led by Kentucky State Police, with assistance from the Clay County Coroner's Office, Clay County Sheriff's Office, Burning Springs Fire Department, and Fogertown Fire Department. ξ
For Carter's family, friends, and loved ones in McKee, his death has brought a sudden and painful loss.
As investigators continue working to establish what happened, those who knew Nathaniel are left to remember his life beyond the circumstances of his death.
