Nation The ‘senseless’ murder of Sheriff ‘Big John’ Williams has stunned Lowndes County, Alabama: ‘I don’t understand it’ November 24, 2019 Kirsten Fiscus and Marty Roney, Montgomery Advertiser Comments Off on The ‘senseless’ murder of Sheriff ‘Big John’ Williams has stunned Lowndes County, Alabama: ‘I don’t understand it’ John Williams' towering height gave him his nickname. A beloved lawman serving in his home county, he was regarded highly by the home folk.