2 arrested in Pike Co. homicide, more arrests expected
Two arrests have been made in the shooting death of a man whose body was found in the Bogue Chitto River on Thursday, and authorities say two arrests are expected.
Cort Gatlin, 29, of McComb, was reported missing last week before he was found dead on Thursday. Pike County Coroner Percy Pittman said Gatlin had tape on his arms and around his head, and that he had been shot in the head.
Authorities said Gatlin's body was recovered Thursday in Pike County around 6 p.m. just south of Alford's Bridge.
Anthony J. Dauden, 25, and Bridget A. Dillon, 26, were arrested Saturday and are being held without bond in the Pike County jail on charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Chief Deputy Greg Martin said there are at least two more suspects police are looking for, but that they won't be identified until they are arrested.
Police are also not releasing a motive.
BACKGROUND: Missing person case now homicide investigation
Gatlin and Dillon shared an address, but Dillon's name on her Facebook page is Bridget Dillon-Dauden. Martin said it's unclear what any of their relationships to each other actually were.
Martin said he was told by the state medical examiner's office that Gatlin was shot three times in the head. Pittman said the preliminary autopsy results should be in Monday.
The coroner said he believes Gatlin was in the river for three or four days.
District Attorney Dee Bates said the case is "evolving," but could not give any further details, citing the pending prosecution.
Anyone with information about Gatlin's death is asked to call the Pike County Sheriff’s Department at 601-783-6767 or CrimeStoppers at 602-684-0033.
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