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Body of missing man found in Beech Island yard
The Aiken County Coroner announced the body of 23 year old Julian M Williams was found behind an abandoned trailer on Spider Web Road Beech Island. Coroner Tim Carlton said initial determination is homicide with positive ID pending dental records. autopsy scheduled Friday in Newberry. Williams was last seen March 26 in Augusta. Two Beech Island men Steven Ray Jackson and Antonio Deaunte Simpkins were arrested and charged with kidnapping and may face more charges. Investigators from multiple agencies pursued leads with Canine teams and searches near Spider Web Road while cooperating with local and regional prosecutors. The case remains open and information will be released as available.
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Aiken County
Augusta
Beech Island
Tim Carlton
Julian M. Williams
Spider Web Road
Williams
Maryland
Newberry
Steven Ray Jackson
Antonio Deaunte Simpkins
Aiken County Sheriff’s Office
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office
2Nd Circuit Solicitor’s Office
Richmond County District Attorney’s Office