National Cold Case Month Ivestigation 

Calaveras County Sheriff Cold Case Homicide Investigation for Roy Dixon 

September 4, 2024 – Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on October 14, 1997, at approximately 2:30 A.M. (0230 hours), Deputies responded to the area of Winton Road in West Point for a report of gunshots heard. A fire was later reported in the same area as the gunshots.

Deputies responded and located a body approximately four feet from the burning vehicle. The deceased male was later identified as Roy Dixon.

Evidence from the coroner's office revealed stab wounds to the back, shoulder, lungs, and heart. The coroner’s report also revealed that the cause of death was crushing injuries to the head, neck, and chest, particularly in the heart and lungs. The coroner’s report also revealed that Dixon may have also been run over by a vehicle.

Many subjects were contacted in relation to Dixon's death but after exhausting investigative efforts, the case, known as “Dixon Homicide”, remains unsolved.

Please contact the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office if you have any information connected to this case.

Please call the Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tip Line @ 209-754-6030

Source & photos: Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office