Body found in backyard of missing Jackson woman

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police have found an unidentified body at the home of a missing woman.

According to police, a body was found within a grave in the backyard of the residence of Carol Ryan. Police are working to identify the remains and determination of the manner of death.

Ryan had been reported missing by a family member after they had not heard from her for several months. Ryan was also reportedly meant to be in a nursing home in Brandon.

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While investigations are underway, Ryan will still be classified as a missing person until the remains are conclusively identified through forensic analysis…

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