Author Topic: SHARKEY COUNTY CHILD DOE: M, 5-7 - Cranium found at Sharkey Issaquena County line - Jan 8, 2014  (Read 96 times)

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https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/12994

A cranium of a small child was discovered at the Sharkey Issaquena County line. The cranium was found by Ricky Hayes, an employee of Duett Hack Hole Services. Deputy Carolyn Tillis was dispatched to the scene along with the Sharkey County Coroner Angelia Eason to retrieve the skull. The cranium was sent to the Mississippi State Medical Examiners Office and was then sent to Dr. Nicholas Herrmann of Mississippi State University for anthropological analysis. A follow-up survey will be conducted to search for additional remains; no date set.

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http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/2568umms.html


Reconstructions of the child by NCMEC depicting as White and Black.

Date of Discovery: January 8, 2014
Location of Discovery: Sharkey County, Mississippi
Estimated Date of Death: Years prior
State of Remains: Partial skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 5-7 years old
Race: Unknown
Sex: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: None.
Jewelry: None.
Additional Personal Items: None.

Circumstances of Discovery
An employee of Duett Hack Hole Services found the cranium of a small child at the Sharkey-Issaquena County line. No other remains were recovered.

The sex of the decedent was initially unknown until DNA was analyzed.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Mississippi Chief Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Kristy Fuson or Mark LeVaughn
Agency Phone Number: 1-601-420-9140, 855-626-7600 (Fuson) or 601-987-1440 (LeVaughn)
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 14-0038

Agency Name: Sharkey County Sheriff
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 1-662-873-4321
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 12994
NCMEC Case Number: 1268482

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https://www.wapt.com/article/mbi-seeking-publics-help-to-indentify-child/25812260

MBI seeking public's help to identify child

SHARKEY COUNTY, Miss. — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance with information leading to the identity of a child.

On January 8, 2014, the remains of a young boy were found in Sharkey County, Mississippi, according to Captain Johnny Poulos.

The child was found on the east side of the county. He was 5 to 7 years old at the time of death.

A NCMEC Forensic Artist created two images depicting what the child may have looked like in 2014.

This case was initially investigated by the Sharkey County Sheriff’s Department and has now been turned over to MBI.

If anyone has information regarding this case, please contact the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation/Mississippi Highway Patrol at 601-987-1530 or the Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1-888-8CRIMES.

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