On October 30, 2024, deputies from the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at a residence on Oscar Smith Road in Carriere, Mississippi, and found the remains of a man identified as 45-year-old Clint Williams of New Orleans. Investigators determined Williams had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and classified the death as a homicide.

Detectives established a timeline and conducted a detailed crime-scene analysis. The investigation focused on another New Orleans resident, Showanda Carter. On November 6, 2024, Carter was located and arrested without incident and has been charged with Williams’ murder. The inquiry into the circumstances of the killing is ongoing and officials continue to develop evidence.

If anyone knew Clint Williams, his movements around Carriere, or has information about the days before October 30, please contact the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office.