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Suspect in shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams indicted

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(Source: Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office) The suspect in the November 2019 shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams has been formally indicted on a capital murder charge. Lowndes County Grand Jury indicted 19-year-old William Chase Johnson on capital murder Wednesday. According to the indictment, the grand jury found Johnson, who was 18 at the time, intentionally caused the…

Lowndes County Courthouse To Be Renamed After “Big John” Williams

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“Big John” Williams / Source: Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office The Lowndes County Courthouse will soon have a new name. Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West said the sheriff’s office, along with the Lowndes County Commission, are holding a courthouse renaming and dedication ceremony in honor of fallen sheriff “Big John” Williams on Monday at 10AM at the Hayneville courthouse. Williams was…