The Jackson Ms Mass Grave A Historical Examination Of Tragedy And Memory

During construction of a new road on the grounds of the university of mississippi medical center in jackson last year, workers unearthed multiple graves containing deceased. Thousands of bodies discovered at a former lunatic asylum sounds like something straight from a horror movie. But in 2014, it was a reality for mississippi. The harrowing discovery made. Further examination of historical records indicated that a cemetery had once existed at the location during the time when the asylum was in operation.

Jackson, ms thousands of bodies have been discovered, buried under the university of mississippi medical center (ummc) campus. The jackson ms mass grave, a site of historical significance, has become a focal point for discussions about forgotten tragedies and the importance of remembering the past. Some bizarre and shocking news out of jackson, mississippi recently: Behind the hinds county penal farm, in whats been described as a paupers cemetery 672 bodies lie in.