Simpson County Sheriff Department

The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim found inside a running vehicle’s trunk on Tuesday as 25-year-old Gromico Mendez Womack. Investigators believe he suffered a gunshot wound and that his body was transported to Goshen Road.

Simpson County officials have launched an internal investigation into the sheriff’s department following weeks of local rumors. While Sheriff Paul Mullins confirmed the active probe, county leaders remain tight-lipped on the specifics. The investigation adds to years of federal civil rights scrutiny surrounding department personnel.