JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A body was found burned in South Jackson, police said.
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According to investigators, police received a call about human remains in a wooded area off of Greenway Drive around 10:45 a.m. on March 24, 2026.
Police said a body appeared to have been set on fire, likely only a few hours before they arrived on the scene. Hinds County Sheriff and Jackson Police Chief Tyree Jones said the area appeared to be a homeless camp site.
Police said a witness was detained for questioning, but they’re not believed to be involved.
At this time, this is a death investigation. A cause of the death has not been released for the male victim.
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The remains were transported to the Mississippi State Crime Lab for an autopsy…