The mystery surrounding the fate of a Missouri woman who vanished over the summer has finally been solvedbut the details about what really happened to Cassidy Rainwater are more ghastly than anyone could have imagined. A woman trucker from Tunica, Mississippi was found dead inside of her truck at a truck stop in New Orleans, but her body wasn't found for 3 days. Mississippi man accused of stabbing woman found dead | WKRG In cooperation with the Mississippi State Crime Lab, Othram Inc., a DNA research facility in The Woodlands, Texas, was contracted to attempt to create a family tree based on Escatawpa Jane Does DNA, investigators wrote. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Birdlongs cause of death remains undetermined, however. The family is asking for the community's help if you have any information as to what happened or surveillance video, to hand it over to police. Mississippi Skies: Beautiful today, but how long will it last? Norton told FBI agents that Phelps had him come over while Cassidy was sleeping in the living room floor, so he had easy access to attack Cassidy, the sheriffs office said. Police: 2 officers killed after 30-minute talk with woman JACKSON, Miss. "Officials from the Nashville Metro Police Department released the identity of a woman found dead along a Madison, Tennessee, roadway as that of Tabitha Ryals, 32, of Mississippi. The woman was arrested Wednesday. McComb police responded first, and quickly called in the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation to take the case over. They did find a suspect one day, however. That man, James Phelps, had initially been arrested and charged with kidnapping Rainwater in September, along with another man named Timothy Norton, a trucker who had been living on Phelps property. It actually knocked me off my feet, Jackson said. (AP) Two police officers in coastal Mississippi were shot and killed early Wednesday by a woman who they had talked to for nearly 30 minutes in a motel parking lot, authorities said. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) A Mississippi family is waiting for answers after a relative was found dead in Madison. "These kinds of scientific advances that can aid investigations are happening all the time. A man and woman are dead as the result of an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Department. Little died in December 2020 at age 80, but just the following month, investigators began to uncoverEscatawpa Jane Does real name. Matter stated that she drove the baby to Bay Point Parkin the middle of the night, put her in the water near the boathouses, and walked away.". Missing Woman Found Dead Inside Car - SuperTalk Mississippi . An FBI photo timeline tells the story of Littles booking history. One of the cousins, a 93-year-old grandmother, said Birdlong went missing from Leflore County in the 1970s. A missing Mississippi woman was found dead in Louisiana. JONES COUNTY, Miss. Henley appeared to have been mowing grass before she was killed at the home, where her sister-in-law Kristina Michelle Jones had been found on Dec. 26, according to reports. Mississippi Deputies Identify Woman Found Dead in 1977, Believe She Is Suspect in Gautier home invasion, robbery found shot dead in Moss Point, Biloxi man identified as victim in fatal DIberville wreck, One of three suspects identified in Gautier home invasion, robbery, South Mississippi Mental Health Resources. Her life was cut short on July 20, 2019, when she was shot dead by a fellow student at a desolate fishing camp about 30 miles from campus. We will investigate this as thoroughly as possible do everything possible to get it right, he said. Ex-Mississippi lawmaker shot dead at home where sister-in-law's body found Another Mississippi hospital will stop delivering babies, Mississippi musician is international competition semifinalist, Mississippi students named to prestigious list. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Miss.-. RED WING, Minn. -- A Minnesota woman admitted in a guilty plea Wednesday that she left her newborn baby boy to die on the banks of the Mississippi River in 2003. Troy, Ill. man was missing for 7 months before being found dead in his house. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader NATCHEZ, Miss. UPDATE: The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office have released the name of the 61-year-old woman who was found in the Mississippi River Tuesday. She challenged the outcome of the election over perceived irregularities but the Republican-controlled House denied a petition to change the results, the Associated Press reported. Missing Mobile teen dead in Mississippi hospital | WKRG Cassidy Rainwater, Missing Missouri Woman, Was Killed in Windyville by Authorities identified her as . But investigators are now reportedly taking a deeper look. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Through DNA samples, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Crime Lab was able to identify the biological father and from there, according to authorities, officers found Matter. TOWN OF BUFFALO, Wis. (WKBT) Law enforcement identified the 61-year-old woman found dead in pool 6 of the Mississippi River. A woman was found dead in a Mississippi motel room, a victim of an apparent overdose, officials say. And, if she's not remembered, it's not going to be put out anymore. She is currently being held at the Goodhue County jail without bond. Delta Dawn and her mother identified as Missouri woman, child - WLOX TUPELO, Miss. Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance says Danielle Cook, the woman found dead Sunday in a mobile home off Highway 305, recently filed two complaints against Cole. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The packages in the freezer containing her remains were labeled 7-24. Rainwater was last seen at some point in late July; a family member who officially reported her missing on Aug. 25 said she had last been seen about six weeks prior. "They put her in a home crisis home in Nashville, Tennessee and she was supposed to stay there until her sister got up there days or weeks ago when she was released.". In the case of the 2003 infant, Matter said she was alone at a public beach when she went into labor, and left the breathing newborn on the beach without calling 911 "but hoped that someone in the nearby houses would find the baby," the complaint states. AP A former Mississippi state lawmaker was found shot. But the 13-year Jackson resident said the department told her that she owed the amount billed because an old meter was not registering properly. CLARKSDALE, Miss. Give me a news anchor.. Monica Lynn Thomas, 49 of Vicksburg, was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Doug Huskey on Sunday night at approximately 10:30 p.m. Officers with the Warren County Sheriffs Office and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks responded to the scene. Homicide - AP NEWS Ex-Rep. Ashley Henley, 40, was found dead from a gunshot wound Sunday night in rural Yalobusha County in her home state, the North Mississippi Herald first reported. Victims identified in 2-vehicle crash in Jones Co. Littles murder M.O. A Clarksdale, Mississippi woman was found dead Wednesday at a truck stop in New Orleans. According to Enterprise-Journal, long-time attorney Robert Lenoir was charged Tuesday by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and Mississippi Bureau of Investigation for tampering with physical. He said no one else was injured in the shooting. She resisted calls to let the woman go during the frightening episode, according to the video. We will update this story as we learn more. However, that still left her owing more than $1,400 with the department offering a payment plan. (WLBT//Gray News) - A Mississippi resident says she was shocked to find a bill from her water company saying she owed thousands of dollars. 'I can't pay that': Woman wants answers after an $11,000 bill from the A woman was found dead in a Mississippi motel room, a victim of an apparent overdose, officials say. The Walmart was reopened Thursday, according to WLBT. Four years earlier, on Nov. 4, 1999, a witness had discovered a deceased infant wrapped in a white towel floating near a small boat harbor on the river in Red Wing. When they arrived, they found Toro suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Remains found in Mississippi of missing Memphis woman last seen going Subscribe to our free email [] A homicide investigation is underway after a passing motorist found the body of a dead man on a rural Mississippi road. Officers think Ryals died somewhere else and her body was then left close to the road sometime between the weekend and Monday. Matter estimated about one day passed but was not sure as she was drinking heavily. DNA finally linked the woman, Jennifer Lynn Matter, 50, of Red Wing, to the mystery of the unknown victims last week, authorities announced Monday. Richland police reported on social media Wednesday there was an incident at Walmart involving a weapon around 5:45 p.m., and then hours later issued another report that there was an officer-involved shooting inside the chain store. Suspect in Gautier home invasion, robbery found shot dead in Moss Point Matter stated that she was scared and wrapped the baby in a towel while trying to figure out what to do. (KFVS) - Madisson Lambert, a missing Mississippi County woman, was found dead on January 23. A 6-year-old Mississippi boy was found dead from a gunshot wound on Thursday in the back of a car that had been stolen from his mother hours earlier in Jackson, Miss., the authorities said. The home was set ablaze around 1:30 a.m. Man, woman found dead in apparent murder-suicide Jul 5, 2022 Updated Jan 24, 2023. According to Warren County Sheriffs Office reports, prior to her death Thomas spent much of the day in a boat on Eagle Lake, and was preparing to assist in removing the boat from the water at the public landing. Want more WLOX news in your inbox? Officials identified her as Diana Bork of. Police say the 33-year-old's remains were found in a freezer at the home of one of the men accused of kidnapping her in . Authorities say they have no reason to believe there are any other victims associated with Phelps and Norton at this time.. News According to MHP, a 2003 Ford F-150 . Jones said the issues have stemmed from the water departments billing system. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. Corlunda McGinister, 21, was fatally shot by officers inside the megastore's Richland location after bizarrely pleading to speak with a news anchor while she held onto the petrified worker,. We've received your submission. The woman also said she had no intention of hurting anybody. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (TCD) -- The remains of a missing 27-year-old woman who was last seen on Thanksgiving 2021 were found in Mississippi and positively identified. Crime - WLBT Family was shot in murder-suicide minutes before being evicted from Norton confessed to the murder of Cassidy Rainwater. Published: Mar. ( WHLT) - The man who was wanted for stabbing a woman in Marion County was found dead. 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But both mysteries went cold until September 2020, when a detective newly assigned to the case plugged information from the two infants' DNA into public genealogy databases, which pointed toward two persons of interest who could be related to the 1999 infant. Lynd says Moss Point PD responded to the scene at around 3:47 p.m. Footage also showed police officers repeatedly demanding that she drop her gun as she continued to demand a news anchor. The old ones didnt work and I dont want it, Jones said. The new charges come after remains recovered at Phelps property just days after his arrest were positively identified as Rainwaters. (Source: WLBT), Hail storm causes damage, wreaks havoc across Texoma, Sheriffs searching for vehicle, alleged murder suspect, Pedestrian killed, police searching for driver, Man arrested in Dallas after Durant kidnapping, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at 61, Police investigate arson-homicide after woman found dead in house fire. Her . A woman inside the home was found dead. Her family is searching for answers. You know, with the Christmas season coming, mental health is a big deal because of the stress involved in the Christmas season.. Kierra Lasha Johnson, 20, of Coffeeville and TraDarrian Dwight Crump, 20, of Grenada were found Friday in the Avalon area of Carroll County near Mississippi 7. When they arrived at the scene they found a woman dead in one of the hotel's rooms. Officials have identified the victim as An'Travius Deres Jones, 21, of Grenada. This is the first Mississippi Match 5 jackpot hit since the . "The tenacity of several investigators in our office to obtain justice for these babies and the perseverance by our community who assisted us in finding answers have led us here today," Goodhue County Sheriff Marty Kelly said. A search warrant executed at Phelps home uncovered photos of a partially clothed female in a cage who we recognized as Cassidy, police said in a statement Wednesday. The woman's name is Karmeshia Thomas. "We pray today's arrest and charges provide some closure to all of those affected.". According to Jones, she continues to struggle with low water pressure at her residence. Cole was fatally shot Thursday by. MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - Nearly four decades after a child's body was found in the Escatawpa River, she has been identified thanks to persistent investigators and DNA technology. ( WJTV) - Clinton police arrested a woman after a two-month-old infant was found deceased at a hotel. (WLBT) - On Tuesday morning, police in McComb were called out to the home of a prominent attorney. A woman circulated photos and information on Facebook for seven months about her brother's . In reality, police say, the whole time Phelps claimed he was graciously letting Rainwater stay with him until she got back on her feet, he was actually plotting her murder. When deputies arrived, they found Brandi Barrett, a 45-year-old woman, who was dead from a gunshot wound. Learn more. Remains of missing Memphis woman found in Mississippi, police say It is currently unclear what is the cause of death, but an autopsy has. A former Mississippi state lawmaker was found shot dead outside a burned-out trailer where her sister-in-law was found dead last year, reports said. JACKSON, Miss. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday announced that they have identified a woman who was found dead all the way back in December 1977. Henley was frustrated with her sister-in-laws case, she posted on social media recently, according to the publication. . A Silver Alert for Guice was issued Saturday morning after she disappeared from the Fayette area. Its our information at this time that she had arrived back at the landing and was a passenger in the boat, Pace added. (WJTV) - An investigation is underway after a woman's body was found in the Mississippi . The coroner estimates that Jessica Re'nee Johnson, 37, hung there for several hours before she was found on June 2. Her car veered off the road and into a tree off Highway 61, police said. Mississippi man charged with murder of wife found dead in house. She Jefferson County deputies told WAPT, they found Loretha Guice, 51, dead inside her car. We are not there yet and likely will be working through this year to get to that point.. Hunters found Birdlongs skeletal remains near whats now Highway 613 and Interstate 10 in Mississippi, deputies said. We did approach the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation to find out more, but they have yet to make a statement. Chillingly, Little drew pictures of many of the victims based on his memory of them. But she declined to give a DNA sample, until a search warrant compelled her to do so on May 2. Monica Lynn Thomas, 49 of Vicksburg, was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Doug Huskey on Sunday night at approximately 10:30 p.m. When confronted May 5 with findings that concluded "the genetic results obtained from the unidentified male infant are 8.3 million times more likely to occur in a biological child of Jennifer Lynn Matter than in someone unrelated," Matter opened up about her life in 1999. (WTOK) - UPDATE: The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians said late Monday the investigation into the deaths of two females who were . (WDAM) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Mississippi Highway 588 in Jones County on Wednesday afternoon.. Michael Schwerner and Andrew . Although he is now deceased, Samuel Little is considered a prime suspect in the death of Clara Birdlong.. Updated: Mar. (WLOX) - According to Jackson County coroner Bruce Lynd, 28-year-old Shantel Toro, who was identified last week as one of three suspects in a Gautier home invasion, has been found dead in the 1300 block of Morningview Drive in Moss Point. Mississippi toddler found dead in oven, grandmother charged with murder Im not trying to hurt anybody, the woman said. Tabitha Ryals' body was discovered Monday morning off of Gibson Drive by a. The one-time competitive boxer usually stunned or knocked out his victims with powerful punches and then strangled them, they wrote. Her Ex-Boyfriend Was Just Arrested. Police have not yet given a motive for the grisly crime, but they say Phelps and Norton planned it in advance. Officials are awaiting the state medical examiner to determine Thomass official cause of death. His sister blames police. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. "She belongs to somebody. A jury in 2nd Judicial District Court found 23-year-old Stephen Goldman Jr., 26-year-old Jimmie Atkins and 18-year-old Julio Almentero guilty of two counts each of first-degree murder, kidnapping and armed robbery. WDAM in Hattiesburg reports that Laurel Police responded to a call at the Budget Inn on Ellisville Boulevard shortly before 3:30 p.m. Thursday. That same month Dr. David Mittelman of Othram, Inc., gave Investigator Matt Hoggatt information of a possible distant cousin of the victim living in Texas. A woman was found dead at the home of attorney Robert A. Lenoir on Hope Drive in McComb around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, McComb Police Chief Garland Ward said. The victim, Wendy Dansby, had just legally changed her name from Wendy McMahan. Investigators eventually learned Samuel Little was arrested in Pascagoula in August of 1977 for petit theft, deputies wrote. Multiple law enforcement sources have . Hey, give me a news anchor down here right now, the woman said as she appeared to have the gun in one hand while using her other hand to hold onto the hostage. A Minnesota woman is under arrest for allegedly murdering a newborn found 19 years ago along a reservoir off the Mississippi River and authorities say she's also the mother of a second dead newborn pulled from the river four years earlier. A short few minutes later, Pace said, bystanders found an unconscious Thomas in the water near the end of the pier at the public landing. Missing Missouri Woman Was Gutted and Stashed in Freezer, Police Reveal It was not immediately clear if Phelps had an attorney. Man, woman and dog dead found dead in Mississippi home - The Clarion-Ledger Lady in Red remains a Mississippi mystery. Mississippi woman Clara Birdlong likely Samuel Little victim According to Action News 5, police in Clinton, Miss., were called on. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Clara Birdlong facial reconstruction; Samuel Little in 1977 booking photo, The Jackson County Sheriffs Department on Tuesday announcedthat they have identified a woman who was found dead all the way back in December 1977. We are looking at that with fresh eyes.. New information about a Mississippi woman found dead near a boat dock Sunday on a state lake investigating officers revealed Sunday. [emailprotected]. On Tuesday, June 21, police were called out to the Econo Lodge where the. WKRN in Nashville reports that police said they believe Ryals came to Nashville within the past few months from Mississippi.". It was 38. Im not going to pay it but I cant get any help, Jones said. Investigators determined she was Escatawpa Jane Doe after matching DNA with the grandmother and ruling out all other relatives, living and deceased. Emailus. Footage circulating online showed a woman, who appeared to be holding a gun, making a specific demand. "Tabitha has a child-like mind from the drugs and what she been through as a child," said Ainsworth. Authorities have not determinedClara Birdlongscause of death, but they do think that prolific, now-deceased serial killerSamuel Little committed the slaying. Dansbys Facebook page goes in depth about her love for her children and her faith in the Lord. 2 Babies Were Found Dead in the Mississippi River, Mom - Peoplemag Council Bluffs Police: Missing 60-year-old woman found dead. WATCH: Woman found dead in car | News | fox13memphis.com The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics was also called to the scene to conduct an investigation. Police say items from the freezer that appeared to be human flesh have been positively identified as Rainwaters remains, and skeletal remains belonging to her were also uncovered. Warehouse Party Had Told Pal Lets Get Out of Here. I need help, I need help, she said, according to the footage. Copyright 2021 WLBT. Woman found floating, dead in Mississippi lake vanished while companion "Genetic genealogy and Rapid DNA testing were both employed to develop a break in the case and then quickly confirm the identity of the babies' mother," said Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans. MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Mo. According to WREG-TV, the Tallahatchie County Coroner confirmed the remains that were found near a gravel road were those of Ashley McDonald. 2 suspects have been arrested. 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She executed antique engine buff friend to forge a will and inherit his house. The mystery surrounding the fate of a Missouri woman who vanished over the summer has finally been solvedbut the details about what really happened to Cassidy Rainwater are more ghastly than anyone could have imagined.