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proud2BlibKansan

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Mon Mar 25, 2013, 12:54 AM Mar 2013

Mississippi State Rep. Jessica Upshaw found dead

MENDENHALL, MISS. Simpson County Coroner Terry Tutor says state Rep. Jessica Upshaw has died.

Tutor said the Diamondhead Republican died Sunday.

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation spokesman Warren Strain says the crime scene unit is at a home in Mendenhall, investigating her death.

Neither Strain nor Tutor would comment about the cause of death. Strain says it does not appear to be a natural death. The Clarion-Ledger reports the lawmaker died from a gunshot wound to the head, citing state Capitol sources.

Simpson County Sheriff Kenneth Lewis tells The Clarion-Ledger that she was found at the home of former Mississippi State Rep. Clint Rotenberry, who has not been arrested.

more ... http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57576043/mississippi-state-rep-jessica-upshaw-found-dead/

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Mississippi State Rep. Jessica Upshaw found dead (Original Post) proud2BlibKansan Mar 2013 OP
Condolences to her family, friends & all who knew and loved her.. n/t Ghost in the Machine Mar 2013 #1
"does not appear to be a natural death" Live and Learn Mar 2013 #2
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