Central Park in Southaven will be closed on Monday, Feb. 26 as police continue to investigate the discovery of human remains at the park
Police were called to the park during the afternoon on Sunday, Feb. 25 about the remains being found. Officers confirmed the discovery as human and the DeSoto County Coroner was called in.
The body is being sent to the Mississippi Crime Lab for further testing and identification.
Police continue to process the scene and have closed the park for tomorrow as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the police department at 662-393-8652 or by email to tips@southaven.org.
Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.
