(10-8-24) Van Wert police are investigating the death of K.C. Kerns (42) who was found dead on Monday evening.

Kerns was found in a wooded lot on the city’s old reservoir, near Blaine Street and Anderson Avenue, around 6:30 p.m.

Kerns was believed to have been deceased for 24-48 hours before his body was found by a friend.

Kerns was last seen sometime on Saturday evening.

Kerns had no signs of blunt force trauma and is currently being examined in Lucas County.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact them at 419-238-2462.