Mississippi man accused of killing his wife, burning her car, as authorities search for her remains

A sheriff’s workplace in Mississippi upgraded a lacking individual case to a homicide investigation, saying {that a} man shot and killed his spouse. 

36-year-old Ebony Owens was reported lacking by her household on Wednesday afternoon, in accordance with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Workplace, which launched a lacking individual investigation.

Deputies had been in a position to find a burned 2015 Acura TXL that belonged to Owens in Edwards, Mississippi, together with a license plate that was present in a close-by space, in accordance with officers.

The sheriff’s workplace mentioned Thursday afternoon that the investigation has been shifted to a attainable homicide, and say that her husband, 36-year-old Michael Owens, allegedly shot her at the very least one time.

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Michael Owens is in custody and is charged with killing his spouse and arson. Deputies imagine that the Acura was set on hearth deliberately, in accordance with WLBT.

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Ebony Owens’ physique hasn’t been positioned, and officers are conducting search and restoration efforts alongside Mississippi’s Large Black River on Previous Hwy 80 between Hinds and Warren County traces. (Hinds County Sheriff’s Workplace)

A number of state authorities companies are aiding within the search and restoration efforts. (Hinds County Sheriff’s Workplace)

Deputies in Hinds County additionally mentioned {that a} car was towed from an residence complicated that’s probably linked to the case.

Ebony Owens’ physique hasn’t been positioned, and officers are conducting search and restoration efforts alongside Mississippi’s Large Black River on Previous Hwy 80 between Hinds and Warren County traces.

A number of state authorities companies are aiding within the search and restoration efforts.

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Mississippi regulation enforcement conducts search and restoration efforts looking for the physique of Ebony Owens. (Hinds County Sheriff’s Workplace)

Michael Owens was initially wished for questioning after his spouse disappeared.