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human-rights1 year ago•18 min saved

"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.

via NBC News|

#death-notifications #hinds-county #homelessness

law-and-justice2 years ago•6 min saved

"Uncovering the Truth: M.S. Coroner's Notification Policy and 215 Unmarked Graves Spark Outrage"

The Hinds County coroner's office in Mississippi, criticized for burying individuals without notifying their families, has released an unsigned and undated policy on death notifications, raising questions about its effectiveness during the mishandled cases. The policy, if in effect over the past two years, appears to have been disregarded by the office investigators. Families of the deceased men, whose bodies were buried without their knowledge, express outrage, prompting calls for a federal investigation. While the police and coroner's office blame each other for failed notifications, experts note that the policy lacks important guidance on finding next of kin and confirming their identity, highlighting the need for more comprehensive and compassionate death notification procedures.

via NBC News|

#coroners-office #death-notifications #failed-system