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Sheriff Jimmy Edwards confirms the body of a women was found in a home Beulah Road In Myrtle.

Posted: Aug 18, 2018 11:34 PM
Updated: Aug 20, 2018 9:08 AM
Posted By: Shante Sumpter

MYRTLE, Miss. (WTVA) - Sheriff Jimmy Edwards confirms the body of a woman was found in a home Beulah Road in Myrtle.

Edwards says the discovery was made around lunch Saturday by a family member of the victim.

MGN Online

Officials say they are not sure how long the body was in the home.

"At this point, we have no reason to suspect foul play was involved," added Edwards.

Sheriff Edwards says the investigation is on-going.

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