Body Found Behind Mississippi Gas Station Identified, Investigation Underway

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In a developing story, authorities are investigating the death of a 59-year-old man whose body was discovered behind the Kangaroo Mart gas station on Highway 72 East in Corinth on Sunday afternoon.

According to WTVA in Tupelo, Corinth Police were dispatched to the scene after an employee or passerby made the grim discovery. The deceased has been identified as Lemuel Clark, a resident of Corinth.

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The Alcorn County Coroner’s Office has taken possession of Clark’s body and forwarded it to a state laboratory for an extensive examination. Officials are now awaiting the results of a toxicology report to ascertain the exact cause of death.

Preliminary reports suggest no immediate signs of foul play, but police have not ruled out any possibilities. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the circumstances surrounding Clark’s death.

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Corinth Police Department. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.