GLADSTONE (WINA) – The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body found in a burned out car in the Gladstone area. Deputies made the gruesome discovery around 9 Sunday morning in a vehicle off Norwood near Richmond Road. The fire had been extinguished, but the car was destroyed and still smoldering.

The remains were taken to the state medical examiner in Richmond for identification. The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Nelson County Sheriff’s Capt. Connor Tobin at 434-263-7050.