Body Found in Wayne County

Body found in Twelvepole Creek ID'd as local man

A local man's body was found in Wayne County on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. West Virginia State Police said said the victim has been identified as Roy Ellison Steele, 43.

Body found in Wayne County

EAST LYNN, W.Va. (WOWK) -- No foul play is suspected after a the discovery of a body in Wayne County Wednesday. That's according to West Virginia State Police who tell 13 News the body was discovered around noon near Camp Creek Road and Route 37 in East Lynn. People out fishing alerted authorities when they saw the body in the water. The man's identity has not been released yet. He is believed to be in his 40's. Keep checking the 13 news App for…

Investigation underway after body found in Wayne County

EAST LYNN, W.Va. — State Police are investigating after a body was found by anglers in Wayne County Wednesday. Troopers say the body of a man was located around noon along Route 37. The body was sent in for an autopsy for positive identification.