Overview

• Warren County Coroner Doug L. Huskey confirmed the deceased as Corey Zukatis of Brandon, who was described as homeless.
• Zukatis was discovered around 10:30 a.m. Monday in a wooded area near the Ameristar Casino in Vicksburg, authorities said.
• Officials have not provided details on the circumstances of the death and have withheld any determination pending further review.
• Huskey said he would not speculate on manner of death prior to an autopsy, noting the inquiry is ongoing.
• Police have opened an investigation and indicated the case is separate from a different hanging death reported the same day at Delta State University.