Boaters found the body of a Laurel woman in the Leaf River in Jones County on Sunday.
She was identified Monday as 32-year-old Brittany Holifield.
“We are continuing our investigation into the untimely death of Brittany Nicole Holifield,” said Jones County Sheriff Joe Berlin. “As the investigation continues and we are able, we will release additional information on the progress of the investigation.”
The circumstances and cause of Holifield’s death are under investigation.
The body was discovered near the U.S. 590 bridge and boat ramp and was recovered by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. The body was then transported to the Jones County Morgue in Ellisville.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Jones County Crime Stoppers at 601-428-7867.
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