UPDATE: The mother, Shardee McGill was found deceased. The child is still missing.

This morning, around 10:00 a.m. Jackson police said they were notified by the Jackson FBI that the body of McGill was found in Epes Alabama. Interim Jackson Police Chief Sheriff Tyree Jones said her body was found in a shallow body of water. The cause of death is unknown but appears suspicious, according to Sheriff Jones.

Multiple agencies assisted in the search.

Jackson police are working closely with the FBI, MBI, and authorities in Alabama on the case.

They are still searching for 3-year-old Janae McGill. Janae is approximately 3” tall and weighs approximately 40 lbs.

The police department released a statement saying, “Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family of the victim, and we ask you to joi

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