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Investigation launched after man found hanging between billboards in Columbus
The Columbus Police Department is investigating the death of a man after he was found hanging between two billboards on Highway 45.
Chief Joseph Daughtry stated that officers responded to the area around 1:00 p.m. on Sunday after receiving reports of the man in the 2400 block of Highway 45 south of Bluecutt Road and Holly Hills Road.
Police were able to retrieve the man's body shortly after by using a CFR ladder truck.
Officials have since released that they believe the death to be a suicide and that the man had been seen walking in the area prior to the incident…
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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Investigation launched after man found hanging between billboards in Columbus
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/man-found-hanging-between-billboards-in-columbus/
Published Date: Mon, 22 May 2023 15:56:25 +0000
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Three Northeast Mississippi players receive MHSAA Miss Softball honors
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JSU welcomes new Women’s Basketball coach
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