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    Body discovered in wooded area in Northwest Jackson

    By Kaitlin Howell,

    14 hours ago

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    JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Jackson police are investigating after a body was discovered in a wooded area.

    Detective Tommie Brown said the body was discovered on Friday, October 11 near Forest Avenue and Clay Street. The body has not been identified.

    Canton man sentenced for sexually abusing minor

    Police said they could not confirm whether the individual is related to any missing person cases.

    Anyone with information can contact the Jackson Police Department (JPD) at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).

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