NEW SITE, MS – Prentiss County authorities have identified a man found dead inside a residence last week as 54-year-old Adan Favila. Sheriff Randy Tolar confirmed that Favila’s identity was verified through fingerprint analysis at the state crime lab. Officials have determined that he died from a gunshot wound.
Favila’s body was discovered inside a home on County Road 41-41 in New Site, prompting a homicide investigation. Law enforcement officials are actively working to establish a timeline of his last known whereabouts to determine when the fatal shooting occurred. Investigators are interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence to piece together the circumstances surrounding the crime.
Authorities have not yet identified any suspects or disclosed a possible motive. Sheriff Tolar stated that every available resource is being utilized to solve the case, including forensic analysis and crime scene reconstruction. The investigation remains a top priority for the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Office.
As part of their efforts, officials are seeking assistance from the public. Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi is offering a platform for anonymous tips that could aid in the investigation. Law enforcement encourages anyone with knowledge of Favila’s activities before his death to come forward.
Sheriff Tolar emphasized the importance of community cooperation in solving the case. “Any piece of information, no matter how small, could be crucial in identifying those responsible,” he said.
Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers. Authorities remain committed to bringing justice to Favila and his loved ones as the investigation continues.
