On May 17, 2012, Joseph Michael McDonald, 36, was found by a worker in a wooded area on Mount Carmel Road in Bassfield, Mississippi. He had died due to a gunshot wound to the back of the head. His family had not heard from him since April 21, 2012. Joseph's homicide remains unsolved. His family continues to advocate for his case and fight for justice.

Anyone with information concerning Joseph McDonald's case is asked to call the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation at (601) 609-5513 or the Jefferson Davis Sheriff's Office at (601) 792-5169. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, please call Metro Crime Stoppers of Mississippi at (601) 582-7867.

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