On the morning of December 14, 2018, the body of 32-year-old Eric Hughes, a Black/African American man, was found on the side of Sleepy Hollow Road near Montague Road in Covington, Kentucky. A passing motorist discovered him at about 8:20 AM and called authorities; Hughes was pronounced dead at the scene.

What began as a suspicious death was later classified as a homicide by Covington police. Investigators did not publicly disclose the exact cause of death while detectives worked to develop leads.

Anyone with information about Eric Hughes or his death is asked to contact the Covington police and come forward with tips.