"Families Left in the Dark: NBC News Uncovers Pattern of Outrage"

Families in Mississippi are outraged after discovering that their loved ones were buried in a pauper's field without their knowledge. The Hinds County coroner's office and Jackson Police Department failed to notify next of kin, with some families only finding out through news reports. The families of the deceased faced difficulties obtaining information and were even asked to pay to claim or exhume their loved ones' bodies. The cases highlight systemic breakdowns and a disregard for individuals struggling with mental illness, homelessness, and addiction.