Crime & Justice

‘Goon Squad’ Cops Exchanged Chilling Messages on WhatsApp: Report

WORSE AND WORSE

They allegedly discussed beating suspects, joked about rape, and traded photos of decomposing bodies.

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

Breaking News Editor

A WhatsApp group chat used by the Mississippi sheriff’s deputies who dubbed themselves the “Goon Squad” contained disturbing messages, according to a report.
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Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

Breaking News Editor

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