Monroe County investigators find remains in woods

MONROE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) –  Monroe County investigators believe remains found Sunday is the body of a man missing since July.

Deputies recovered the remains in the woods, about a half-mile from Mike Brown’s home in Bigbee/Cason community.

Brown was reported missing on July 9th.

This is an image of investigators and deputies as the State Crime Lab prepared the scene for processing.

Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook says the investigation into the case continues. The remains have been sent to the State Medical Examiners Office.