Aliceville Man Charged with His Uncle’s Murder in Pickens County

An Aliceville man is being held without bond in the Pickens County Jail after he allegedly murdered his uncle early Friday morning.

The Pickens County Sheriff's Office and 24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office announced the arrest Monday.

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According to the PCSO, officers were called to the 90 Block of County Road 87 before dawn Friday morning.

Inside, 63-year-old Willie Lindsey, Jr. was found dead inside his home, suffering from gunshot wounds.

“Our investigators quickly identified Erick Lindsey as the suspect and took him into custody without incident later Friday morning,” Sheriff Jordan Powell said. “The investigation remains ongoing, but we do not believe anyone else was involved. I’d like to thank the Aliceville Police Department, the Carrollton Police Department and the Coroner for responding to the scene and assisting in the investigation.”

Lindsey, an Aliceville man, is being held without bond and has been charged with two counts of capital murder during the course of a burglary.

“I appreciate the efforts of the Sheriff’s Department and the assisting agencies and the hard work that they’ve put into this investigation,” 24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Andy Hamlin said. “We will continue to work with the Sheriff’s investigators throughout the investigation and begin preparing the cases for court to ensure justice for Mr. Willie Lindsey.”