Jay Lee Barber : “Man Reported Missing in April Found in Pearl River”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Pearl River body identification
2. Missing man found in Pearl River

Officials have identified the body found in the Pearl River as 42-year-old Jay Lee Barber. Reported missing earlier, Barber was discovered near South State Street and Gallatin Street. This marks the second instance in three weeks where a missing person was found in the same body of water by fishermen. The cause of death for Barber is under investigation. Anyone with information on Barber’s disappearance is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or the Jackson Police Department. Stay updated on Mississippi’s latest news by subscribing to our newsletter. Share this news on social media to spread awareness.

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1. Pearl River missing person identified
2. Man reported missing in April found in Pearl River

Officials Identify Body Found in Pearl River

Officials have confirmed the identity of the individual discovered in the Pearl River on Tuesday night. Jackson Police Department Public Information Officer, Tommie Brown, has revealed that the deceased is 42-year-old Jay Lee Barber. The body was located near South State Street and Gallatin Street, with a fisherman notifying JPD after spotting it floating near the stack at the Interstate 20 and Highway 49 exit.

Barber had been reported missing from Jackson on Friday, April 5, and his next of kin have been informed of his passing.

This unfortunate incident marks the second time in just three weeks that a missing person has been found in the same body of water by fishermen. Previously, missing Jackson resident Dau Mabil was discovered nearly 60 miles away from the capital city in Lawrence County on April 13. Mabil’s body, too, was found along the Pearl River, and law enforcement is still working to determine the cause of his death in light of his sudden disappearance.

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For those with any relevant information regarding Barber’s disappearance, authorities are urging them to reach out to Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-8477 or directly contact JPD at (601) 960-1234.

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