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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

human-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Hidden Tragedy: Mississippi Families Uncover Shocking Burial Secrets

Three Mississippi families were shocked to discover that their missing loved ones had been buried in a county pauper's field without their knowledge. One of the deceased individuals, Jonathan David Hankins, was found dead in a hotel three days after he went missing, likely due to an overdose. Despite months of follow-up calls to the Rankin County Sheriff's Office, Hankins' mother was never notified of her son's death or burial. Similar situations occurred with the families of Dexter Wade and Marrio Moore, who were also buried in the pauper's field without their families being informed. The lack of notification and handling of these cases has raised concerns about the treatment of deceased individuals and the failure to provide closure to grieving families.

via Fox News|

#burial #human-rights #lack-of-notification

legalcivil-rights2 years ago•1 min saved

Ben Crump Continues to Advocate for Families Buried in Hinds Co. Pauper's Field

The family of Jonathan David Hankins, whose body was found buried in a Hinds County pauper's field, has retained attorney Ben Crump, who also represents the families of Dexter Wade and Marrio Moore. Hankins' family had been seeking answers about his disappearance for over a year and was disturbed to learn about his body being found in the same county where Wade's body was buried after being struck by a police cruiser. Crump aims to uncover the truth about what happened to Hankins and seek justice for his family.

via WLBT|

#ben-crump #hinds-county #justice