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Man wanted for killing elderly Mississippi woman, setting her body on fire

By Kaitlin Howell Dec 31, 2023 | 11:55 AM

SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Scott County deputies are searching for the man accused of killing an elderly woman and burning her body.

Investigators said they’re searching for Sammy Patrick, who is wanted for capital murder.

According to deputies, the unidentified victim was killed on Saturday, December 30.

Patrick is considered to be armed and dangerous. Investigators said he shot the woman, sexually assaulted her and burned her body.

Sammy Patrick (Courtesy: Scott County Sheriff’s Office)

According to investigators, Patrick was last seen in the Hillsboro area around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 30. He was wearing blue jeans and a blue jacket.

Anyone with information on Patrick’s whereabouts can contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office at 601-469-1511. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Patrick’s arrest.