Mom facing charges after her daughter’s remains were found in apartment, police say

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC/Gray News) - A Mississippi woman is facing charges after her daughter’s remains were found in an apartment, authorities said.

Cynthia Clemons, 40, was taken into custody and charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult and tampering with evidence.

Police said Tuesday that officers were called to an apartment complex around 9:35 p.m. for a welfare check after a man reported he had not seen his sister since January.

Investigators said Cynthia Clemons’ disabled daughter, 19-year-old Mykryra Clemons, could not care for herself, according to multiple reports.

Police said during the investigation, they were given conflicting information about where the 19-year-old was, leading them to obtain a search warrant for the apartment.

During the search, police said they found what they believed to be Mykryra Clemons’ remains.

Neighbors said the discovery left people at the complex stunned.

“It’s just sad for the children around here to witness something like that … it’s just a tragic situation. We’re praying for the family,” said Joeli, who lives nearby.

Investigators said additional charges are possible, depending on autopsy results.