Missing metro Atlanta woman’s body found 500 miles away

NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Someone has found the body of a missing Roswell woman on the side of a rural highway more than 500 miles away in Illinois.

The body of 33-year-old Tykeisha Dixon on Saturday on State Route 143 in Edwardsville, just outside of St. Louis, Missouri.

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Dixon was reported missing by her family on May 8.

It’s believed she was with her husband, Luke Henderson, Jr. Authorities are now trying to find him.

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Authorities said there is no evidence that Dixon or Henderson had ties or associates to the Illinois area

Anyone knowing information on Henderson’s whereabouts or has information about what happened is urged to call the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis at 618-296-5544 or the Madison County Illinois Sheriff’s Office at 618-296-4433.

Illinois law enforcement is working with Georgia authorities on this case.

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