Body Found in North Jackson Home

Police investigating suspected homicide after missing woman's remains discovered

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Jackson Police are investigating a suspected homicide after a body was discovered in a crawl space beneath a home in North Jackson. The body is believed to be that of 31-year-old Mirna Ortez Moncada, who was reported missing last Monday.

Why it matters

The discovery of Moncada's remains has shocked the North Jackson community and raised concerns about public safety. Police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death.

The details

Officers from Jackson's Special Victims Unit were assigned to investigate Moncada's disappearance. After an extensive search, her body was found in the crawl space of a home in the North Jackson neighborhood. The investigation into her death is still ongoing.

  • Mirna Ortez Moncada was reported missing on Monday, February 17, 2026.
  • Her body was discovered in a crawl space on Wednesday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Mirna Ortez Moncada

A 31-year-old woman who was reported missing and whose body was later discovered in a North Jackson home.

Jackson Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the suspected homicide and Moncada's disappearance.

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What’s next

Police have not released any information about potential suspects or a motive for the suspected homicide. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

The takeaway

The discovery of Mirna Ortez Moncada's body has shaken the North Jackson community and raised concerns about public safety. The police investigation will focus on determining the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death.