Body found in Clay County near Highway 45 alternate
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man was found dead on the side of Highway 45 Alternate Sunday afternoon in Clay County.
Sheriff Eddie Scott said deputies were investigating the death as a homicide.
The unidentified man was found about 3:30 p.m. near the southbound lane.
The victim is not from Clay County and investigators are trying to contact their next of kin.
An autopsy will be done at the state crime lab.
If you have any information about this homicide, call Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at (662)494-0109.
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