Moss Point man arrested in connection to body found in Helena
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - A Moss Point man was arrested in connection to a death in the Helena community.
Sheriff Mike Ezell said 25-year-old Kendrick Marshone James is charged with killing Derek Deion Edwards.
Edwards, 39, was initially reported missing by his family on Sunday, Aug. 7. His body was found that same day behind a home on Lily Orchard Road in the Helena community.
Investigators arrested James Wednesday afternoon at a Moss Point home. He is being held at the Jackson County jail with no bond pending an initial court appearance, which will take place August 11 at 1:30 p.m. in front of County Court Judge Mark Watts.
Investigators arrested James Wednesday afternoon at a Moss Point home. He is being held at the Jackson County jail in lieu of a $500,000 bond set by County Court Judge Mark Watts.
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