05/30/2026
PRESS RELEASE
29 May 2026
Positive identification of the remains recovered on 11 May 2026 were confirmed by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to be Markavious Rumph Jr.
Josiah Isaiah MCKINNEY, 19, of Eufaula, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in this case. He is charged with:
Murder (13A-6-2)
Abuse of a Co**se (13A-11-13)
Tampering with Physical Evidence (13A-10-129)
Further interviews are still being conducted at this time. On occasion the need for information by the public is outweighed by the integrity of an investigation. Detectives were in contact with the parents on day 1 of Rumph Jr being reported missing to build timelines and produce contacts to trace his last known locations. Significant evidence was recovered on day 2 that led to the arrest of McKinney after the positive identification of the remains were made.
We appreciate the assistance from BCSO, SBI, Troy University and ADFS.
This is still an ongoing investigation, if you have any information, we urge you to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 334-687-1200 or the ANONYMOUS tip Line at 334-687-7100.
Chief Danny Christ