The Kentucky couple who discovered the remains of the alleged interstate shooter claims they became 'bounty hunters'.
The authorities believe that the remains discovered by Fred and Sheila McCoy are those of Joseph Couch.
The couple in Kentucky, who helped authorities locate the suspected gunman's remains on Interstate 75, admitted to becoming bounty hunters in their quest to find him.
Fred and Sheila McCoy, who usually spend their retired days making YouTube videos about the Hatfield-McCoy feud, spent several days in rugged terrain before discovering the body of the person authorities suspect is Joseph Couch.
"Fred McCoy told The Associated Press on Thursday that for one week, they turned into bounty hunters. As they watched the news and saw lockdowns and school closings, they were increasingly compelled to search for him."
On Sept. 7, a 32-year-old man was suspected of shooting five people on the freeway. The alleged shooter fired between 20 and 30 rounds. Although the victims were expected to survive, some sustained serious injuries, authorities said.
On Wednesday, a body was discovered in the vicinity of exit 49 off Interstate 75 in Laurel County, and local, state, and federal law enforcement teams searched thousands of miles of acres of woods for the gunman.
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday stated that authorities believe the body is Couch. The McCoys will receive a $25,000 reward for the find, and the body is being sent to the coroner's office for positive identification.
On Wednesday, the McCoys recorded a video of a wooded area being searched during their YouTube livestream. Sheila McCoy, 59, stated that she detected a foul odor.
"Lord, this is disgusting. My goodness, this is repulsive," she exclaims.
Fred McCoy, a retired police officer, stated that the couple had identified themselves to officers searching the area 12 minutes before the discovery of their remains. They had also informed police and friends of their presence and were livestreaming on YouTube in case of any mishaps.
"We didn't know we would find him like that," he said. "We could have found him with a gun pointed at us."
After a Friday night date, the McCoys decided to assist in the search, as stated by Fred McCoy.
"Fred McCoy, a descendant of a Hatfield-McCoy marriage, runs a small museum related to the history of the feud," he said Thursday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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