Body of missing teen found in Jackson County, MS
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) – Jackson County authorities say a teenager has been charged in the killing of a 16-year-old from Vancleave whose body was found in the woods behind his grandmother’s home.
Sheriff Mike Ezell, in a news release, says 19-year-old Dexter Kelley was arrested early Friday and charged with murder. The Sun Herald reports Kelley is the cousin of the deceased teen, Cliff Allyn. Coroner Vicki Broadus says an autopsy is pending.
Sheriff’s K9 units found Allyn’s body Thursday evening. The Vancleave High School freshman was reported missing Wednesday. He was last seen playing basketball with his cousins, including Kelley, Monday afternoon.
Ezell says Kelley is being held without bond. An initial court appearance will happen next week. It was unknown if he has an attorney who could comment on the case.
