Victim in morning homicide identified - WDAM-TV

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  Hattiesburg man charged with rape of a child

  
  

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  Updated: Tuesday, September 16 2014 1:06 PM EDT2014-09-16 17:06:37 GMT

  
  
  
  
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  5 arrested in undercover prostitution sting in Laurel

  
  

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  Two alleged killers receive $1,000,000 bond each for death of 20-year-old

  
  

  Two alleged killers receive $1,000,000 bond each for death of 20-year-old

  
  

  Updated: Monday, September 15 2014 8:53 PM EDT2014-09-16 00:53:46 GMT

  
  
  
  
  28-year-old Pedro Alvarez and 25-year-old V'nell Miskel are charged with the murder of 20-year-old Johnnie Cooper. The two alleged killers are a brother duo, and their bonds were set by Judge Jerry EvansMore >>
  
  
  28-year-old Pedro Alvarez and 25-year-old V'nell Miskel are charged with the murder of 20-year-old Johnnie Cooper. The two alleged killers are a brother duo, and their bonds were set by Judge Jerry EvansMore >>
  
  

HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) -

The death investigation of a body that was found in a ditch, submerged in water Thursday morning near William Carey University has been ruled a homicide.

The body was identified as Johnnie Cooper, 20, of Hattiesburg. According to Hattiesburg Police Lt. Jon Traxler foul play is evident in the case.

Cooper was found near the Timberton Complex around 8:45 a.m. by a Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation work crew.

According to Forrest County Deputy Coroner Lisa Klem, the body has been sent to the state crime lab for an autopsy.

Anyone who had any information is urged to contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 601-582-STOP.

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