Murder suspect arrested by VPD

Published 1:46 pm Sunday, November 19, 2023

By Stacy Graning

The man wanted in the Friday morning murder of a Vicksburg woman has been captured.

Mario Cortez Bailey, 21, of Eagle Lake, Mississippi, was arrested Sunday morning at the Vicksburg Police Department.

He was sought on a warrant for first degree murder related to the death of 21-year-old Aaliyah Sanders which occurred on Friday.

Email newsletter signup

Sign up for The Vicksburg Post's free newsletters

Check which newsletters you would like to receive
  • Vicksburg News: Sent daily at 5 am
  • Vicksburg Sports: Sent daily at 10 am
  • Vicksburg Living: Sent on 15th of each month

Bailey was being held without bond.

 

More BREAKING NEWS

Death count reaches 7, at least 30 injured in Saturday morning bus accident on I-20

Former Jackson cop wanted for murder taken into custody after chase begins in Vicksburg

Vicksburg Warren School District cancels Tuesday classes, extracurricular activities ahead of freezing temps, winter weather

CAPTURED: Man wanted for Scott County murder caught

Print Article

SportsPlus

  • Polls

    Is the U.S. presidential election causing you anxiety?

    View Results

    Loading ... Loading ...

  • Mississippi River level at Vicksburg

  • Calendar