19-year-old arrested for kidnapping after teen found dead in Tupelo

Published: May. 23, 2023 at 3:26 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago

TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA/WMC) – A teen was found dead in Tupelo on Tuesday morning, WTVA reports.

Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green identified the victim as 16-year-old Denasia McGregory.

Hours later, police arrested 19-year-old Labrandon Tumblin on a felony kidnapping charge.

Family members say the two were dating each other.

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