Homicide Under Investigation in Franklin Co.

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia

A body found over the weekend in Franklin County is believed to be the victim of a homicide.

Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas said a passerby found the victim on a back road in the northern part of the county early Saturday morning.

“Authorities remained at the scene throughout the day on Saturday collecting evidence,” said Thomas.  “The deceased was transported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab for an autopsy.”

Thomas would not say exactly where in the northern part of Franklin County the body was found.

He did say the autopsy revealed the victim, a black male, died of multiple gunshot wounds.

So far, the investigation remains active and Thomas said they are still trying to learn who man was.

“It is believed the victim is from the Atlanta area,” said Thomas.

According to Thomas, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to assist with the case.