Silver Alert MS - Johnny Mason, 62, judgement may be impaired, Shubata, Clarke County, 2 Jul 2023

[GuyfromCanada]

The search for a Mississippi man who has been missing since July 2 resumed Sunday with the help of cadaver dogs, officials said. Johnny Ray Mason, 62, of Shubuta, was last seen walking on the evening of July 2 in Clarke County. Mason’s family said a medical condition could impair his judgment. The state issued a silver alert on July 3.

WTOK-TV reported Sunday that cadaver dogs from the Harrison County Fire Department had been called in to assist in the search. The TV station reported that search crews were focused in the area near where Mason lived including roads and woods nearby.

Authorities ask that anyone with information on Mason’s whereabouts contact the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office at 601-776-1385.

Cadaver sniffing search dogs brought in to help with search for missing Mississippi man - Magnolia State Live

The search for a Mississippi man who has been missing since July 2 resumed Sunday with the help of cadaver dogs, officials said. Johnny Ray Mason, 62, of Shubuta, was last seen walking on the evening of July 2 in Clarke County. Mason’s family said a medical condition could impair his judgment...

www.magnoliastatelive.com

Shubata has a population of about 400 people. The entire Clarke County has a population of less than 16 000 people.

 

[Caring1]

August 11, 2023

Remains found in Clarke County are believed to be Johnny Mason. DNA required for confirmation.

The sheriff said the body is badly decomposed and DNA analysis will be necessary to make a positive identification. However, Kemp said it’s believed to be that of Johnny Ray Mason, who has been missing since July 2.

Body found in Clarke County

Sheriff Todd Kemp said DNA analysis will be necessary to make a positive identification.

www.wtok.com