Found Deceased Dismembered remains of Michael Cox, 40, who vanished over 1 month ago found in barrel of concrete; Jackie Bright charged with murder - 2/6/23

[Bishop Black]

Dismembered Remains of N.C. Man Who Vanished Over a Month Ago Found in Barrel of Concrete

Michael B. Cox, 40, hadn't been seen or heard from since Dec. 24, 2022.

people.com

A North Carolina man who vanished more than a month ago was found dismembered, with his body parts placed inside of a concrete-filled barrel, authorities said.

The gruesome discovery was made on Jan. 26, the second day deputies had been searching the area around a Sanford home, according to a press release from the Lee County Sheriff's Office. They'd executed a search warrant at the residence on Jan. 25.

Soon after, investigators charged Jackie Lamar Bright, the resident living at the home where they'd been searching, with murder, the release says.

Authorities said Bright has a "very extensive criminal history" and was released from prison in May 2022.