Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Man Found Hanged Near Michigan Festival; Neonate Also Dead

7/3/2026

38 7 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Michigan State Police found 28-year-old Jerard “Jay” Jackson’s body near the festival in Rothbury, Michigan, on Tuesday, ruling it a suicide by hanging.
Police located rental car with keys and wallet after pinging his cell phone, and reported him missing after he left Monday morning.
Investigators also found a deceased neonate in the camping area on Sunday, said no foul play, and noted a car crash left a person missing.

1 of 1

Story summary

Michigan State Police found 28-year-old Jerard “Jay” Jackson’s body near the festival in Rothbury, Michigan, on Tuesday, ruling it a suicide by hanging.
Police located rental car with keys and wallet after pinging his cell phone, and reported him missing after he left Monday morning.
Investigators also found a deceased neonate in the camping area on Sunday, said no foul play, and noted a car crash left a person missing.