After weeks of investigation, the Newton County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation have made an arrest in the murder of a Decatur woman whose dismembered body parts were found off of Ga. Highway 212 on Oct. 29.

According to a press release issued by the GBI, Franklin Benson, 47, was arrested this weekend and has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend, 49 year-old Leslyan Williams of Decatur. Benson is currently being held in the Newton County Jail.

Williams, whose head and torso are still missing, was reportedly identified by her fingerprints.

NCSO Lt. Bill Watterson said the investigation is still open and anyone with information on either Williams or Benson is asked to call the GBI Tip Line at (800) 597-TIPS (8477).

For more information, please see the Wednesday issue of The News.