Body of Missing Man Found in Elbert County, GA

During a missing person investigation, authorities discovered a body in Elbert County on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The case involved Dawson Brandon Lee, a 24-year-old from Milledgeville, GA, who had been missing for several days. Vehicle records indicated that Lee had traveled from Milledgeville to Elbert County on April 17. The body was found near Lee’s abandoned vehicle in the woods around noon. Although initial findings suggest the deceased is Lee, a GBI medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to confirm the identity and determine the cause of death. Early indications reveal no signs of foul play.