A Mississippi woman is charged with capital murder after police said she led them to a basement where they found what could be the remains of a 5-year-old child who had been missing for months.Celeste Louise Smith, 35, made an initial appearance Thursday in Meridian city court, the Meridian Star reported.Meridian Police Chief Benny Dubose told WTOK-TV the possible remains were found Wednesday, wrapped in taped garbage bags. The unopened bags were sent to the state crime lab.Dubose said a woman told police last week that her 5-year-old child had been missing since April. The chief said officers interviewed Smith, a family friend who had once taken care of the child, and she led them to the home.

A Mississippi woman is charged with capital murder after police said she led them to a basement where they found what could be the remains of a 5-year-old child who had been missing for months.

Celeste Louise Smith, 35, made an initial appearance Thursday in Meridian city court, the Meridian Star reported.


Meridian Police Chief Benny Dubose told WTOK-TV the possible remains were found Wednesday, wrapped in taped garbage bags. The unopened bags were sent to the state crime lab.

Dubose said a woman told police last week that her 5-year-old child had been missing since April. The chief said officers interviewed Smith, a family friend who had once taken care of the child, and she led them to the home.