JACKSON — Jackson police are investigating after a burned body was discovered Tuesday in a wooded area off Greenway Drive, authorities said.
Officers and robbery-homicide detectives responded to the 2700 block of Greenway Drive on Tuesday after receiving a report of a burning body in the woods. When they arrived, they found what appeared to be the body of a man lying on the ground in what investigators described as a homeless encampment.
The body was burned beyond recognition. On Wednesday, Robbery/Homicide detectives identified the victim as 49-year-old John Wilson. His next of kin has been notified.
The scene was processed by the Mobile Crime Unit, and the Hinds County coroner took custody of the body.
Detectives are continuing to follow up on leads in the case, which remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS.
