The mysterious disappearance and tragic death of Dau Mabil, a Sudanese refugee who had built a new life in Mississippi, has sparked calls for a federal investigation into the circumstances surrounding his demise. Mabil, 33, went missing on March 25 after going for a walk on a trail in Jackson, where he lived with his wife. His body was found floating in the Pearl River in Lawrence County on April 13, prompting his brother, Bul Mabil, to cast doubt on initial autopsy results that did not reveal signs of foul play. Bul Mabil has been vocal in his dissatisfaction with the way authorities have handled the case, leading Democratic U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to request a Justice Department investigation.

Family members and concerned citizens had spent weeks searching for Dau Mabil, who had been captured on surveillance camera walking near the trail before his disappearance. Bul Mabil, along with Capitol Police, had been actively involved in trying to find his brother, while Mabil's wife, Karissa Bowley, led rallies and information campaigns. The discovery of Dau Mabil's body has left his family devastated, as they continue to seek answers about what happened to him.

Despite initial autopsy results suggesting no foul play, Bul Mabil and other supporters believe that evidence points to possible suspects in Mabil's disappearance and death. Surveillance videos and photos have been gathered, showing individuals carrying a body-sized object under a white sheet in the area where Mabil was last seen. This has led to calls for federal intervention in the investigation, with concerns raised about the handling of the case by Capitol Police.

The case of Dau Mabil's death has highlighted tensions between local law enforcement and Capitol Police, with accusations of neglect and lack of transparency in the investigation. Civil rights leaders and community advocates have joined the Mabil family in calling for justice and a thorough investigation into what they believe may have been a hate crime. As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of a beloved member who had overcome great adversity to build a new life in Mississippi.