MENDENHALL — The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a deceased man was found inside the trunk of a vehicle Tuesday morning on Goshen Road near Highway 541 North.
At about 6:40 a.m. Sept. 15, a passerby contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report a suspicious vehicle parked on Goshen Road. The caller said no one was visible inside or around the vehicle.
Because Simpson County deputies were handling another call, Magee police officers responded to assist. Officers arrived within minutes and found the vehicle’s engine still running.
During a preliminary inspection, officers saw what appeared to be blood near the trunk. Concerned that someone might be inside and in immediate distress, officers opened the trunk and found an unidentified deceased male.
Simpson County deputies arrived shortly afterward and notified investigators. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Crime Scene Unit was called to process the scene and assist with the investigation.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending identification and notification of his family.
Authorities are asking anyone who traveled near Highway 541 North and Goshen Road around 6 a.m. Tuesday or who witnessed suspicious activity in the area to contact law enforcement.
Anyone with information can contact the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office at 601-847-2921, the Magee Police Department at 601-849-2366 or Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1-888-827-4637.
