Winston-Salem, NC – A death investigation is underway today in Forsyth County after construction workers discovered a body lying in a ravine along Reidsville Road, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO).
According to the sheriff’s office, workers reported the discovery Wednesday morning, November 13, 2025. Deputies arrived at the scene and confirmed the body was located in a wooded ravine beside Reidsville Road. The agency has not released the identity of the individual or the circumstances surrounding the death.
The FCSO said it is working alongside the North Carolina State Highway Patrol as investigators work to determine what may have happened. Officials emphasized that the case remains active, and no additional information will be released until more is known.
“The FCSO values all life and will apply all resources and assets to bring closure to this investigation,” Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough Jr. said in a statement shared Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities are asking anyone with information that may help the investigation to contact the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. Anonymous tips, information, photos, or videos can also be submitted via Text-A-Tip at 336-920-8477. Crimestoppers may be reached anonymously at 336-727-2800 (English) or 336-728-3904 (Spanish).
Residents seeking information about juvenile-related matters can contact the Juvenile Intervention and Investigation Team (JIIT) at 336-917-7030.
Officials have not said when further updates will be released, but the sheriff’s office confirmed the investigation remains ongoing.
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