UPDATE: Family member of 79-year-old man found dead in Knox located by coroner's office
Posted: Dec 22, 2025 11:22 AM EST | Updated: Dec 23, 2025 12:11 PM EST
UPDATE: The Starke County Coroner's Office announced they are now in contact with a cousin of James Burton and are working on further notifications.
ORIGINAL STORY: KNOX, Ind. -- The Starke County Coroner's Office announced they're searching for the family of 79-year-old James Burton.
Burton was found dead in Knox, officials say.
Officials say so far, they've been unsuccessful in finding any family information for Burton.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the coroner's office via Facebook or by calling 574-806-1771.