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Man charged after missing woman found dead in Simpson County

By Kaitlin Howell Dec 28, 2023 | 6:06 PM

SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Simpson County deputies arrested a 21-year-old man in connection to the death of a woman.

Investigators said Kendarious Dampeer was arrested in connection with the murder of Tazah Hosey.

Simpson County deputies said Hosey was reported missing by her father on Christmas Eve.

Shortly before 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, deputies discovered Hosey’s body in a vehicle on Paul Kennedy Road just outside of the City of Magee. She had been shot multiple times.

Kendarious Dampeer (Courtesy: Simpson Co. Sheriff’s Office)

Dampeer is being held in the Simpson County Adult Detention and is awaiting an initial appearance in Simpson County Justice Court.