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Body Found in Pope County is that of missing man

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brad Palmer
Published December 21, 2023 at 5:11 PM CST
Head shot of Jerry Harris
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Authorities have confirmed the body found in Pope County on Thursday is that of 80-year-old Jerry Harris, who had been missing since Monday.

The Pope County Sheriff's Department made the announcement after Harris' family was notified.
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