CLARKSDALE, Mississippi — The Coahoma County Sheriff's Office in Clarksdale, Mississippi, announced Saturday that a Memphis man who was last seen in January has been identified as a homicide victim.
According to the Sheriff's Office, 47-year-old Steven Taylor's unidentified body was found March 11, 2022 in a ditch off of Old Highway 61 north of Lyon, Mississippi, with a gunshot wound.
An autopsy report, released Saturday, confirmed Taylor's identity and determined he had died from the wound.
Taylor had last been seen January 27, 2022, leaving his home in the 3000 block of Philsdale Avenue.
Memphis Police issued a City Watch Alert February 10, 2022. They said Taylor was going to meet with a friend, but hadn't been seen or heard from since.
The Sheriff's Office said they are continuing a homicide investigation with Memphis Police.
Those with information about this incident should call the Coahoma County Sheriffs at (662) 624-2411 or Memphis Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH.
