Categories: Mississippi News

Body recovered from Pearl River identified as Hazlehurst man

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A body that was recovered from the Pearl River has been identified.

Interim Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard identified the person as Michael Miller, 28, of, Hazlehurst.

According to Richland Police Department PIO Allison McDonald, authorities received a report on July 10 about a body floating in the river.

Police responded to Levee Road, as well as several trails that lead to the Pearl River.

McDonald said Capitol police and Pearl police joined the search, and Miller’s body was recovered around 11:45 a.m. Miller was transported to the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory for an autopsy to determine the cause of his death.

According to authorities, Capitol police will lead the investigation. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said anyone with information can contact the Capitol Police Department at 601-359-3125.

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