MBI assisting in Rasheem Carter case

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is assisting the Smith County Sheriff’s Department in the death investigation of Rasheem Carter, who was reported missing by his family on October 2nd, 2022. On November 2nd, 2022, skeletal remains were found on a property in Smith County. Those remains were taken to the Mississippi State Crime Lab for examination, where they were determined to be those of Mr. Carter.

At the request of the Smith County Sheriff’s Department, MBI joined the investigation on November 4th, 2022. MBI has assisted local law enforcement in conducting interviews, investigating the area where the remains were found, and investigating tips to help determine the last known whereabouts of Mr. Carter.

A forensic anthropology examination was completed by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office on February 2nd, 2023. Based solely upon the condition of the remains, the medical examiner’s office could not reasonably determine the cause of death. However, MBI and the Smith County Sheriff’s Department are actively continuing their investigation into the death of Mr. Carter. Anyone who may have any information is asked to submit a tip to mbitips@dps.ms.gov or scan the QR code below.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety and Mississippi Bureau of Investigation cannot offer any further comments or details pertaining to the death and disappearance of Mr. Carter due to it being a pending investigation by the Smith County Sheriff’s Department.