JACKSON, Miss. Im not trying to hurt anybody, the woman said. (WJTV) - An investigation is underway after a woman's body was found in the Mississippi . Another Mississippi hospital will stop delivering babies, Mississippi musician is international competition semifinalist, Mississippi students named to prestigious list. "Matter stated that she knows that she should have gotten help but that her mind was not there. That is why it is so important to never give up on any unsolved case.". Authorities are investigating after the bodies of a man, woman, and dog were discovered at a house in Raymond. UPDATE: The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office have released the name of the 61-year-old woman who was found in the Mississippi River Tuesday. (AP) - A Mississippi woman is dead after authorities say her husband shot her during a domestic situation. Deputies found 62-year-old Katie M. Carradine unresponsive inside her home on Matthews Lane in Jefferson County on Thursday morning. Matter stated that she drove the baby to Bay Point Parkin the middle of the night, put her in the water near the boathouses, and walked away.". Dansbys Facebook page said she was in the process of a new beginning.. The case had already taken a very dark turn in September, when details trickled out about Rainwater being held captive and semi-naked in a cage on Phelps property. Authorities say they have no reason to believe there are any other victims associated with Phelps and Norton at this time.. She stated that she never told anyone what happened. Tabitha Ryals' body was discovered Monday morning off of Gibson Drive by a passing driver. Marion County deputies said Johnny Lee Nichols was found dead in Moss Point. Littles murder M.O. When questioned, Matter initially denied being the mother or even being pregnant in 1999. Mississippi Skies: Beautiful today, but how long will it last? She said "she was in a bad mental state [and] that she was in and out of jail, drinking too much, doing a lot of stupid things, and had experienced chaotic life circumstances for a long time," according to the criminal complaint. Officers think Ryals died somewhere else and her body was then left close to the road sometime between the weekend and Monday. That same month Dr. David Mittelman of Othram, Inc., gave Investigator Matt Hoggatt information of a possible distant cousin of the victim living in Texas. "Officials from the Nashville Metro Police Department released the identity of a woman found dead along a Madison, Tennessee, roadway as that of Tabitha Ryals, 32, of Mississippi. The victim, Wendy Dansby, had just legally changed her name from Wendy McMahan. Teen Was Killed with Ax After Meeting Man on Phone Chat Line in 1998. The bodies were discovered Tuesday, after officials responded to. The mystery surrounding the fate of a Missouri woman who vanished over the summer has finally been solvedbut the details about what really happened to Cassidy Rainwater are more ghastly than anyone could have imagined. We will investigate this as thoroughly as possible do everything possible to get it right, he said. Norton told FBI agents that Phelps had him come over while Cassidy was sleeping in the living room floor, so he had easy access to attack Cassidy, the sheriffs office said. 3 Deaths in Lumberton, North Carolina INSIDE EDITION InDepth She too . It was also determined the remains were discovered three or four months after she was killed.. Kenner police say the 22-year-old Mississippi woman found dead at Comfort Suites last night was killed by asphyxiation, according to Police Chief Steve Caraway. In reality, police say, the whole time Phelps claimed he was graciously letting Rainwater stay with him until she got back on her feet, he was actually plotting her murder. Convicted serial killer Samuel Little confessed to killing 93 people (nearly all women),Escatawpa Jane Doe among them. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Updated: Mar. An FBI photo timeline tells the story of Littles booking history. If you have any information as to what happened or saw anything suspicious over the weekend contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Now her new home is prison. "Genetic genealogy and Rapid DNA testing were both employed to develop a break in the case and then quickly confirm the identity of the babies' mother," said Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans. Brice was found dead in Southwest Philadelphia last week, nearly a week after she and her boyfriend, 23-year-old Justin Smith, were reported missing. . (KFVS) - Madisson Lambert, a missing Mississippi County woman, was found dead on January 23. A short few minutes later, Pace said, bystanders found an unconscious Thomas in the water near the end of the pier at the public landing. The umbilical cord appeared to still be attached to the female child; again, the autopsy determined the manner of death as homicide. Norton is said to have told investigators that Phelps then bound her to the gantry crane and dismembered her. Clara Birdlong facial reconstruction; Samuel Little in 1977 booking photo, The Jackson County Sheriffs Department on Tuesday announcedthat they have identified a woman who was found dead all the way back in December 1977. When units arrived on the scene, there was an individual on the dock and bystanders had been performing CPR, Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said Monday. (AP) A Mississippi woman is facing over two dozen charges after more than 30 dead dogs were found on her property. She is currently being held at the Goodhue County jail without bond. Her family is searching for answers. Authorities identified her as . A former Mississippi lawmaker who insisted her sister-in-law was murdered last year in a case that remains ongoing was herself shot and killed this week outside the same burned-out home where. Who is she? . Police have not yet given a motive for the grisly crime, but they say Phelps and Norton planned it in advance. It was not immediately clear if Phelps had an attorney. Police say cell phone data lead them to the. The criminal complaint accuses Matter of second-degree murder with Intent not premeditated, and second-degree murder without intent. I need help, I need help, she said, according to the footage. When they arrived, they found Toro suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. fox13memphis.com 485 S Highland St Memphis, TN 38111 Phone: 901-320-1313 Email: News@fox13memphis.com The home was set ablaze around 1:30 a.m. What Happened to Our Girls? Anita McDonald had ligature marks on New information about a Mississippi woman found dead near a boat dock Sunday on a state lake investigating officers revealed Sunday. Michael Schwerner and Andrew . The woman's name is Karmeshia Thomas. We are going back to square one (on Jones case) after receiving an initial Fire Marshals report and lab reports, Assistant District Attorney Steven Jubera told Mississippi Today. JONES COUNTY, Miss. The old ones didnt work and I dont want it, Jones said. Jones, a Republican and former teacher, served one four-year term in the state House of Representatives, from 2016-20 and she lost her last election by 14 votes. TUPELO, Miss. Hey, give me a news anchor down here right now, the woman said as she appeared to have the gun in one hand while using her other hand to hold onto the hostage. "We pray today's arrest and charges provide some closure to all of those affected.". The remains of three civil rights workers whose disappearance on June 21 garnered national attention are found buried in an earthen dam near Philadelphia, Mississippi. A woman has been arrested in connection to the death of a baby boy who was found in the Mississippi River in 2003. Tabitha Ryals' body was discovered off the side of a road. McComb police responded first, and quickly called in the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation to take the case over. A woman inside the home was found dead. The one-time competitive boxer usually stunned or knocked out his victims with powerful punches and then strangled them, they wrote. Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader NATCHEZ, Miss. Investigators eventually learned Samuel Little was arrested in Pascagoula in August of 1977 for petit theft, deputies wrote. One of the cousins, a 93-year-old grandmother, said Birdlong went missing from Leflore County in the 1970s. . Corlunda McGinister, 21, was fatally shot by officers inside the megastore's Richland location after bizarrely pleading to speak with a news anchor while she held onto the petrified worker,. Although Matter is only charged in the latter case, Goodhue County Attorney Steve O'Keefe said he is still weighing whether to charge her in the earlier death of the child who Matter claimed was born "blue," reports Minnesota Public Radio. TOWN OF BUFFALO, Wis. (WKBT) Law enforcement identified the 61-year-old woman found dead in pool 6 of the Mississippi River. 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Corlunda McGinister, 21, was fatally shot by officers inside the megastores Richland location after bizarrely pleading to speak with a news anchor while she held onto the petrified worker, according to authorities and footage of the incident. A woman was found dead in a Mississippi motel room, a victim of an apparent overdose, officials say. Authorities have not determinedClara Birdlongscause of death, but they do think that prolific, now-deceased serial killerSamuel Little committed the slaying. Ex-Rep. Ashley Henley, 40, was found dead from a gunshot wound Sunday night in rural Yalobusha County in her home state, the North Mississippi Herald first reported. Her cover photo had an almost ironic verse from Psalm 91: Because she has set her love on me, I will deliver her. JACKSON, Miss. Footage circulating online showed a woman, who appeared to be holding a gun, making a specific demand. Published: Mar. A Minnesota woman is under arrest for allegedly murdering a newborn found 19 years ago along a reservoir off the Mississippi River and authorities say she's also the mother of a second dead newborn pulled from the river four years earlier. According to WREG-TV, the Tallahatchie County Coroner confirmed the remains that were found near a gravel road were those of Ashley McDonald. AP A former Mississippi state lawmaker was found shot. After entering, they say, Norton said he held Cassidys legs down while Phelps strangled her and placed a bag over her head.. Copyright 2021 WLBT. Jackson resident Jacqueline Jones shared. Although he is now deceased, Samuel Little is considered a prime suspect in the death of Clara Birdlong.. A woman trucker from Tunica, Mississippi was found dead inside of her truck at a truck stop in New Orleans, but her body wasn't found for 3 days. Henleys former colleague, Republican Rep. Dan Eubanks, said on Facebook on Monday that he was heartbroken and angry about the news. MOSS POINT, Miss. RAYMOND, Miss. Online jail records did not list an attorney who might be able to comment on her behalf. 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The tip was generated by the victims DNA.. MOSS POINT, Miss. Clara was never seen or heard from again, deputies wrote. According to Enterprise-Journal, long-time attorney Robert Lenoir was charged Tuesday by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and Mississippi Bureau of Investigation for tampering with physical. Mississippi Skies: Beautiful today, but how long will it last? (Source: WLBT), Hail storm causes damage, wreaks havoc across Texoma, Sheriffs searching for vehicle, alleged murder suspect, Pedestrian killed, police searching for driver, Man arrested in Dallas after Durant kidnapping, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at 61, Police investigate arson-homicide after woman found dead in house fire. He was taken in for questioning by police. Warehouse Party Had Told Pal Lets Get Out of Here. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday announced that they have identified a woman who was found dead all the way back in December 1977. 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McDonald was last seen Nov. 25, 2021, on the 3200 block of Knight Trail Circle, Memphis Police . 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Authorities have not determined Clara Birdlong's cause of death, but they do think that prolific, now-deceased serial killer Samuel Little committed the slaying. Subscribe to our free email newsletter She was pronounced dead at the scene. The billing system was a mess long before I was appointed and will take some time to straighten out to the point where we are billing all customers timely and accurately, Henifin said. (WMC) - The Coahoma County Sheriff's Office is investigating a woman who was shot and killed hours after leaving a Mississippi club. Woman found dead in McComb attorneys home, Former wrestler tied to TANF scandal pleads guilty to conspiracy in federal court, JPD: Two arrested in latest Jackson drug bust, Two Pearl boxers to fight in Henry Armstrong Classic, Councilman wants to use federal funds to fix Old Canton road slide, Request a First Alert Weather School Visit. The woman also died. Birdlongs cause of death remains undetermined, however. A woman inside the home was found dead. Lynd says Moss Point PD responded to the scene at around 3:47 p.m. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. "The unidentified woman was discovered a few days ago in a metal, glass-lined casket in a garden plot on Egypt Plantation and near the . Nortons attorney has said he intends to plead not guilty. (WTOK) - UPDATE: The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians said late Monday the investigation into the deaths of two females who were . New information about a Mississippi woman found dead near a boat dock Sunday on a state lake investigating officers revealed Sunday. The victim, Wendy Dansby, had just legally changed her name from Wendy McMahan. When confronted May 5 with findings that concluded "the genetic results obtained from the unidentified male infant are 8.3 million times more likely to occur in a biological child of Jennifer Lynn Matter than in someone unrelated," Matter opened up about her life in 1999. Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance says Danielle Cook, the woman found dead Sunday in a mobile home off Highway 305, recently filed two complaints against Cole. You know, with the Christmas season coming, mental health is a big deal because of the stress involved in the Christmas season.. Remains found in Mississippi have been identified as those of a missing Memphis woman. Lenoir has since been charged with tampering with physical evidence and possession of a controlled substance after investigators looked through the home, according to the district attorneys office. WDAM in Hattiesburg reports that Laurel Police responded to a call at the Budget Inn on Ellisville Boulevard shortly before 3:30 p.m. Thursday. "Matter stated that the baby was born blue, was not breathing, and was not crying so she freaked out," the complaint reads. Interim Water Manager Ted Henifin said the billing system has been problematic for a long time but is working on a fix since recently moving into the management position. BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. Jackson County deputies ask that anyone who may remember Birdlong to call them at (228) 769-3063 or Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898. Monica Lynn Thomas, 49 of Vicksburg, was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Doug Huskey on Sunday night at approximately 10:30 p.m. The coroner estimates that Jessica Re'nee Johnson, 37, hung there for several hours before she was found on June 2. Dansbys Facebook page goes in depth about her love for her children and her faith in the Lord. It was 38. Subscribe to our free email [] A Silver Alert for Guice was issued Saturday morning after she disappeared from the Fayette area. And, if she's not remembered, it's not going to be put out anymore. CLARKSDALE, Miss. Ebony . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Troy, Ill. man was missing for 7 months before being found dead in his house. Ryals Found Dead In Madison TN. CBS. Want more WLOX news in your inbox? His sister blames police. Learn more. Those with information on the incident are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-877-787-5898 or Moss Point PD at 228-475-1711. time is going to pass on by. The family of 16-year-old Miguel Andrade posted his bond, securing his release from the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar, where the young man was being held as an adult. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Mississippi Highway 588 in Jones County on Wednesday afternoon.. She executed antique engine buff friend to forge a will and inherit his house. BATON ROUGE, La. Weve interviewed a few folks, and it appears that shed been in the lake in a boat during the day. Police say the 33-year-old's remains were found in a freezer at the home of one of the men accused of kidnapping her in . Mississippi woman says she found dead newborn on her front porch March 30, 2022, 2:55 PM The woman, a nurse near Memphis, said she spotted what she thought was a package but found it. All rights reserved. Posted: Mar 30, 2022 / 05:57 PM CDT. 19, 2021 at 7:32 AM PDT. Jul 5, 2022 Updated Jan 24, 2023. Jubera said the family had gone through a lot in the last six months. The body has been sent to the state crime lab for toxicology tests. JACKSON, Miss. Richland police reported on social media Wednesday there was an incident at Walmart involving a weapon around 5:45 p.m., and then hours later issued another report that there was an officer-involved shooting inside the chain store. Meridian Officer Kennis Croom was shot to death about 5:30 p.m. while responding to a domestic violence call in . WKRN in Nashville reports that police said they believe Ryals came to Nashville within the past few months from Mississippi.". Lenoirs LinkedIn page lists several disciplines in his law practice, and says he went to law school in Lansing, Michigan. READ MORE: Woman missing. After all, investigators said he had confessed to murdering the woman long known as Escatawpa Jane Doe.. Im not going pay that bill. MOSS POINT, Miss. Police say the 33-year-olds remains were found in a freezer at the home of one of the men accused of kidnapping her in Windyville, an unincorporated Ozarks community about 160 miles from Kansas City. Give me a news anchor.. Henley was frustrated with her sister-in-laws case, she posted on social media recently, according to the publication. A missing Mississippi woman was found dead in Louisiana. Another distant cousin in Texas said Clara went by the nickname Nuttin, and described her as a small woman who had a gold front tooth and wore a wig, deputies said. The other party with Thomas had left the landing to get the boats trailer. Police have now upped the charges against both men to first-degree murder. Investigators determined the small-statured woman had been dead . Investigators determined she was Escatawpa Jane Doe after matching DNA with the grandmother and ruling out all other relatives, living and deceased. Its our information at this time that she had arrived back at the landing and was a passenger in the boat, Pace added. According to Action News 5, police in Clinton, Miss., were called on. We've received your submission. When they arrived at the scene they found a woman dead in one of the hotel's rooms. Her husband, 55-year-old Jimmie Carradine, reportedly arrived at the sheriff's office just before 7 a.m. and was driving his wife's vehicle. Footage also showed police officers repeatedly demanding that she drop her gun as she continued to demand a news anchor. In cooperation with the Mississippi State Crime Lab, Othram Inc., a DNA research facility in The Woodlands, Texas, was contracted to attempt to create a family tree based on Escatawpa Jane Does DNA, investigators wrote. Matter stated that she was scared and wrapped the baby in a towel while trying to figure out what to do. Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence. Mississippi police shot and killed a woman who was holding a Walmart worker hostage in a tense, caught-on-camera ordeal Wednesday. Between arriving at the landing and the boat being removed from the water, Thomas lost her life. Jones had apparently died in a trailer fire, the Commercial Appeal said. [Image of Birdlong and booking photo of Little via Jackson County Sheriffs Department], Have a tip we should know? Police say items from the freezer that appeared to be human flesh have been positively identified as Rainwaters remains, and skeletal remains belonging to her were also uncovered. A Mississippi family wanting answers after a relative was found dead in Madison. I cant pay that: Woman wants answers after an $11,000 bill from the water company, A Woman in Mississippi says she is shocked that the water company has billed her $11,000. Another woman said she remembered Birdlong, and said she left the county in the 1970s with a Black man who claimed to be passing through Mississippi on the way to Florida. When deputies arrived, they found Brandi Barrett, a 45-year-old woman, who was dead from a gunshot wound. Officials identified her as Diana Bork of. A medical exam revealed the remains belonged to a small in stature African American woman, with a distinctive front gold tooth and possibly wearing a wig, deputies said. "It's really sad for our family and going on," said Rebecca Ainsworth, Ryals' younger sister. Her . A former Mississippi state lawmaker was found shot dead outside a burned-out trailer where her sister-in-law was found dead last year, reports said. Four years earlier, on Nov. 4, 1999, a witness had discovered a deceased infant wrapped in a white towel floating near a small boat harbor on the river in Red Wing. Jennifer Lynn Matter, a. A woman was found dead at the home of attorney Robert A. Lenoir on Hope Drive in McComb around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, McComb Police Chief Garland Ward said.