MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The remains of University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee were confirmed to have been found in Carroll County, Mississippi, nearly three years after his disappearance.
On Saturday, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Oxford Police Department regarding the discovery of human remains reportedly found by hunters in the area. The remains were then sent to the Mississippi Crime Lab for DNA testing.
On Wednesday, the Mississippi Crime Lab confirmed through DNA analysis that the remains belong to “Jay” Lee.
Human remains found in MS; possibly linked to Jimmie “Jay” Lee
“The Oxford Police Department made a commitment to finding Jay, no matter how long it took. This case has remained an active investigation since July 8, 2022. We are grateful to the Lee family and Jay’s friends for their help and support throughout this process. We hope this conformation brings them even a small measure of comfort,” said OPD Chief Jeff McCutchen in a statement.
The OPD says additional details are unavailable at this time.
According to some reports, a gold necklace with Lee’s name on it was found with the human remains, but this information has not been confirmed by authorities.
Sheldon Timothy Herrington is accused of killing Lee to hide an alleged romantic relationship. He went to trial in December, and a mistrial was declared.
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