MS Coast man arrested on suspicion of desecrating a corpse, authorities say
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- Jackson County arrested David Brennan Mitchell, 39, on suspicion of desecrating a corpse.
- Cassie Dunn’s body was found April 1, 2024, under the Highway 63 bridge.
- Mitchell faces counts of tampering with evidence and desecration and is jailed .
A man from Moss Point was arrested Thursday on suspicion of desecrating a corpse, authorities said.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said officers made the arrest in connection to the death of Cassie Dunn. Dunn’s body was found April 1, 2024, under the Highway 63 bridge.
David Brennan Mitchell, 39, was booked at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center on one count of tampering with physical evidence and one count of desecration of a human corpse, according to the sheriff’s office and online jail records.
He is jailed without bond pending an initial court appearance. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and more charges are possible.
This is a developing story and may be updated.