Mississippi police find body of man wrapped in tarp and burned

Mississippi police are investigating after a man’s body was discovered wrapped in a tarp and burned.

According to the Greenville Police Department, officers responded on July 21 after a passerby reported seeing what seemed to be a body on Thornton Street.

On Monday, officials recognized the body as that of Robert Elliott.

Officials say the case is still under investigation to ascertain the circumstances behind Elliott’s death.

Anyone with information should call the Greenville Police Department at (662) 378-1515 or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at (662) 378-TIPS.

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