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Body identified as missing Jefferson Davis County teen

By Kristopher White Sep 18, 2023 | 10:18 AM

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A body found on September 6 has been confirmed to be the body of a missing teenager.

Officials with the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department said DNA identified the body as 14-year-old Hayden Burke, of Carson.

Burke’s body was found on Whiteand Church Road on September 6. Investigators said Burke was last seen on September 4.

Deputies said they have launched a full investigation into Burke’s death.