Crime

Coroner identifies body found in Phenix City woods

Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr. says a body found on Dec. 8 in a wooded area in Phenix City has been identified.

Sumbry said the body is that of 43-year-old Jeffrey Michael McAlister.

Sumbry said McAlister was homeless.

He was found in an area between Brickyard Road and Colin Powell Parkway.

Sumbry said that the cause of death is pending.

Larry Gierer: 706-571-8581, @lagierer

This story was originally published December 14, 2017 at 5:21 PM with the headline "Coroner identifies body found in Phenix City woods."

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