MANSFIELD, La. (Feb. 19, 2025) – Authorities are investigating after a deceased woman was found in a ditch along Highway 84 East in Mansfield early Wednesday morning.
According to DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson, dispatchers received a report at approximately 7:17 a.m. regarding the discovery. Deputies arrived on the scene and located the body of a white female believed to be in her late 50s to early 60s.
The body has been sent for an autopsy, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding her death. At this stage, officials do not believe foul play is involved. The woman does not appear to be from the DeSoto Parish area.
Authorities are withholding the victim’s identity until next of kin have been notified. Further details may be released as the investigation progresses.
