Monroe County Sheriff Tom Boatwright said the body of a Ovella Locke, a missing Monroe County woman, was found along County Road 61 in the Franklin Community.
) - Monroe County Sheriff Tom Boatwright said missing Monroe County woman Ovella Locke was found dead along County Road 61 in the Franklin Community.Monroe County Sheriff Tom Boatwright reports that the body of Ovella Locke, a Monroe County woman who had been reported missing, was discovered along County Road 61 in the Franklin Community.
Ms. Locke had been missing since the night of January 23, 2026. Sheriff Boatwright stated that this remains an active and ongoing investigation. Investigators are continuing to gather information, and no additional details are being released at this time. Further updates will be provided as they become available and as the case develops. Sheriff Boatwright expressed his sincere appreciation to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency , the Monroe County Rescue Squad, Monroe County Constable Robert Knight, Monroe County Constable Joey Castilow, Ontario Search & Recovery Canines, Drone Pilot Jackson Knight, and the many volunteers who assisted in the search efforts—along with Ms. Locke’s family and friends for their support and cooperation. The Sheriff’s Office asks anyone who may have information related to this case to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Please continue to keep the Locke family in your prayers during this very difficult time.Jury finds defendants in Mobile’s backpack drug trial guilty on all but one count‘They appear to be hiding behind the grand jury proceedings:’ Attorney for Johnny Bowman Jr reacts to comments made by Semmes city attorney
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