Roy Dixon, a West Point resident, was found dead on October 14, 1997, under violent and mysterious circumstances. Deputies responded to Winton Road about 2:30 a.m. after reports of gunshots and later a vehicle fire. A burning vehicle was located and Dixon’s body lay roughly four feet away. He had multiple stab wounds to his back, shoulder, lungs, and heart, and evidence suggested he may have been run over. The official cause of death was listed as crushing injuries to the head, neck, and chest.

The investigation produced few leads. Despite repeated efforts and periodic reviews by the Calaveras Cold Case Task Force, no arrests or suspects have been identified. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek information and offers an anonymous tip line for anyone who might help resolve this unsolved homicide.

Did anyone in the community see or hear anything on Winton Road the early morning of October 14, 1997?