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UPDATE: Unknown female’s body found in Mississippi River, taken to state crime lab for autopsy – Mississippi’s Best Community Newspaper
UPDATE: Unknown feminine’s physique present in Mississippi River, taken to state crime lab for post-mortem
Printed 9:45 pm Thursday, September 1, 2022
NATCHEZ — The physique of an unknown girl was discovered by barge operators within the Mississippi River South of Natchez on Thursday.
Adams County Coroner James Lee confirmed later Thursday night that the unidentified stays are a feminine of unknown race or age.
The stays have been transported to the state crime for a full post-mortem, he stated.
Adams County Emergency Administration Director Robert Bradford stated 911 dispatchers acquired a name from the barge captain concerning the physique round midday Thursday.
The barge was roughly 15 miles South of the Natchez bridge, he stated.
Adams County Sheriff’s Workplace is investigating the demise.
This story will proceed to be up to date as extra data turns into accessible.