Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Body Found in Wooded Area in Jefferson County Identified as Jewel Dewayne Bendolph
On Tuesday, a tragic discovery was made in northeast Jefferson County when a body was found in a wooded area. The individual has been identified as Jewel Dewayne Bendolph, aged 38, as confirmed by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.
Details of the Discovery
The coroner’s report revealed that Bendolph’s body was recovered from a shallow clandestine grave within the wooded area. The identification was made through a positive fingerprint comparison, leading to the conclusion that his death is being treated as a homicide.
Missing Person’s Report
Prior to the discovery, Bendolph was reported missing by the Birmingham Police Department. He was last seen on Sunday, March 3, and was believed to be in danger after an altercation with an unknown individual. His silver Honda Civic was found abandoned at the BP gas station in Mason City.
Investigation and Collaboration
Deputies responded to a call regarding an abandoned vehicle in the 5200 block of Dewey Heights Road, where evidence of a deceased person was found. Detectives and a cadaver dog were brought in to locate human remains, which were later identified as Bendolph.
Authorities from the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office are working closely with the Birmingham Police Department to determine the circumstances surrounding Bendolph’s death. If you have any information related to this case, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.
As more information becomes available, this story will be updated to provide the public with the latest details.
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