Jason Campbell found guilty

Jason Christopher Campbell, 35, was found guilty on Friday of concealing a death in connection with the discovery of his mother's charred remains.

Marie Campbell reported missing

62-year-old Marie Campbell was reported missing on Jan. 6, 2025, after her belongings were found at the Homer, Georgia, home where she lived with her son.

Jason called police about abduction

Jason Campbell called on Jan. 8, 2025, to report that his mother had been picked up three days earlier by someone he did not know, and he had not heard from her since.

Jason claimed abduction by aliens

Police said Jason Campbell had also called 911 on Jan. 7, 2025, and told dispatchers that his mother had been 'abducted by aliens'.

“abducted by aliens”

Police found burned body

Police went to the Campbells' house and conducted a search that included the backyard, where they found a fire burning and a burned mattress, along with human remains.

Vehicle with missing seat

Police also found a vehicle with one seat either missing or folded down.

Authorities did not provide cause of death

Authorities did not provide a cause or manner of death, and Jason Campbell was not charged with causing her death.

Prosecutors say body burned to conceal death

Prosecutors said Jason Campbell burned his mother's body to conceal her death.

Jason sentenced to 10 years

Following a five-day trial, Jason Campbell was found guilty of concealing a death. The judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison.