AUBURNDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — An Auburndale man was charged with first-degree murder in the death of a missing man, according to Polk County deputies.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said David Jesse Williams, 30, of Auburndale was detained in Georgia on charges of first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and grand theft auto.
The sheriff’s office did not release the identity of the victim yet but said the victim was an 81-year-old Auburndale man who suspiciously disappeared.
Sheriff Grady Judd was supposed to hold a press conference Monday afternoon, but it was canceled after new information was received in the case.
This is a developing situation. Stay tuned for updates.
