Foul play suspected in cab driver’s disappearance

Investigators now believe foul play may have been involved in the disappearance of cab driver John Dixson. UPDATE: His body has been found.***************©The Herald Gazette/barnesville.com: This information may not be reprinted, broadcast or distributed electronically in any form or fashion without express consent. For reprint permission, e-mail news@barnesville.com.***************UPDATE (2:30 p.m.) Authorities have confirmed the body is Dixson’s. Rain has begun falling at the scene. Crime scene techs have erected a tent over the body which is located in Lamar County off the west side of Forsyth-Yatesville road just north of its intersection with Rock Quarry Road. Family members have said Dixson was beaten so badly they were not allowed to view his remains.UPDATE (1:15 p.m.) A body has apparently been found on Forsyth-Yatesville Rd. Authorities have not yet confirmed it is Dixson’s although apparent family members are being consoled. The body may be in either Monroe or Upson counties. GBI agents, Lamar investigators, BPD personnel and multiple other officers are on the scene as is assistant district attorney Scott Johnston.Dixson’s vehicle had been found on Forsyth-Yatesville Road earlier. The cab was found near the residence of the Jackson family. The white truck in the case is reportedly is registered to a Chris Jackson.Authorities are looking for a 1996 Chevy 1500 pickup in connection with Dixson’s disppearance. The truck is thought to be being driven by Jamarris (Man) Williams, who is a person of interest in the case.Williams was often mentioned in the murder trial of Lakievius Eleby in superior court here earlier this month.UPDATE (11:45 a.m.): Suspect Jamarris Williams was located at a mobile home in Fuller’s Trailer Park following a tip from a citizen. He has been taken to the Barnesville Police Department for questioning. The truck which was found on Buice Rd. near the trailer park, has been secured and is awaiting processing by a GBI forensics team. The mobile home where Williams was found will also be processed. The forensic team is currently processing Dixon’s car on Forysth-Yatesville Rd. More to follow.