WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – Kentucky State Police have named a person of interest following a situation where a woman was found dead inside a burning home.

According to our sister station, WKYT, the Wayne County Coroner said firefighters were dispatched to a house fire at approximately 2:30 a.m. Friday on Old Mill Springs Road, off Highway 90.

According to the coroner, Mary Fulton, 66, was found dead inside the home.

KSP agents said they are searching for Fulton’s son, Joseph K. Fulton, 43, of Monticello, in connection with a murder investigation.

Troopers said Fulton is 6’0 and weighs approximately 150 pounds. with brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt and blue jeans. Police said Joseph may be driving Mary Fulton’s 2008 gray or tan Dodge Nitro, Kentucky license plate BHH801.

Troopers said Fulton is considered armed and dangerous and has an active warrant for his arrest.

If you have any information on where he may be, contact KSP London Post at 606-878-6622, call 911 or text the anonymous tip line at 67283.

We will update this story when more details become available.

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