The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man that is wanted for a homicide. On Saturday, at 12:15 pm, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous call requesting a welfare check at 1159 Garrett Road in Ridgeway.

When deputies arrived, they made contact with a 17-year-old resident of the home, who advised that his mother needed help. Deputies entered the residence and located Rhonda Lockett, who was found deceased in a bedroom.

Investigators worked diligently throughout the weekend to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and develop leads in the case. Through the course of the investigation, Joseph Chad Lockett, the estranged husband of Rhonda Lockett, has been identified as the suspect in her shooting death.

As of Monday, Joseph Chad Lockett is wanted for First-Degree Murder. Lockett should be considered armed and dangerous. He is not believed to have the means to travel far beyond the local area, and law enforcement agencies throughout the region have been notified.

Anyone who is found to be assisting or harboring Joseph Chad Lockett may be charged with Accessory After the Fact, which is a felony offense. If anyone has information regarding Lockett’s whereabouts, they are urged not to approach him, but
to contact law enforcement immediately.

Anyone with information about this case or the location of Joseph Chad Lockett is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or Crime Stoppers at (276) 63-CRIME (276- 632-7463). Information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a cash reward.