Body found in shallow grave in Mississippi identified as missing Kansas City woman

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Authorities confirmed that the body discovered in a shallow grave in Mississippi was that of a Kansas City woman.

On August 15, 2025, Lawrence County Sheriff Ryan Everett said the body was identified as La’Datra Williams, a 26-year-old mother of four. She vanished a couple of months ago, according to her family members. Everett said her body was discovered in a shallow grave on July 14.

Charles Sims was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the case. Authorities said Sims led them to the location of Williams’ body. He was denied bond on July 22…

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