Suspect arrested in murder of missing Opelika man in Alex City, police say
CNAW2News.com has learned new information in the murder of a missing Opelika man.
The investigation began on October 15, 2023 when the Alexander City Police Department received information that a homicide victim may have been dumped out on Henry Street.
Officers responded to the area and did in fact locate a deceased male near an abandoned house. The deceased male was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for an autopsy to be performed, as a criminal investigation was underway. The investigation revealed there was foul play.
A positive identification was made with the victim being missing person, 45-year-old Mr. Ricky Montel Johnson, from Opelika, Alabama, on October 17, 2023
Richardeon Felonte Davis was developed as a suspect and an arrest warrant was secured shortly thereafter. Members of the Alexander City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division conducted a search warrant at the residence of Mr. Davis with the assistance of U.S. Marshals and the ACPD Special Response Group on October 17, 2023. He was arrested for the charge of Murder and taken to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department.
“This case is still considered an open investigation with the possibility of future criminal charges,” Deputy Chief James Easterwood of Alex City Police said.
“Opelika Police Detectives are currently assisting Alexander City Police Department with their investigation,” Opelika Police said.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Alexander City Police at (256) 234-3421.
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