LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The body that was found in the Pearl River in Lawrence County has been confirmed to be that of a missing Belhaven man.

Lawrence County Sheriff Ryan Everett said the body of Dau Mabil was located on Saturday, April 13, 2024, by fishermen about five miles north of Atwood Water Park.

According to Everett, the autopsy did not reveal any type of foul play. However, Everett said the official determination may be made at a later time pending further testing.

Mabil was last seen around noon on March 25, 2024, walking near North Jefferson Street in Jackson.

Attorney Lisa Ross, an attorney who is representing Mabil’s brother and son, said Judge Dewayne Thomas issued an order to prohibit burial or cremation of Mabil’s remains until the state can conduct an autopsy.

 U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) requested the U.S. Department of Justice to open an investigation into Mabil’s disappearance.

“After receiving calls from concerned constituents, I am committed to leveraging all resources to support a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Mabil’s disappearance. Therefore, I urge the Department of Justice to work with state and local officials,” said Thompson.