BEAUMONT, Texas — Orange County Deputies are investigating the discovery of a body Monday in Mauriceville.
The body was found beneath a carport at a vacant mobile home in the 5300 block of Mesquite Dr. north of Texas Highway 12 according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A neighbor was walking around the property and discovered the body before calling deputies at about 10:45 a.m. according to Capt. Joey Jacobs.
Deputies have begun a death investigation and they are now working to identify the body Jacobs told 12News.
The location is just down the street from the home of a missing man, who was last seen leaving his home on foot on February 24, 2024.
Deputies have not released any information about who the body may be.
Orange County Precinct Two Justice of the Peace Chads Jenkins was also sent to the scene.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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