LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – After nearly two months of searching, the missing person case of La’Datra Williams took a tragic turn.

Authorities said a body believed to be that of Williams was discovered in Lawrence County. They said Charles Matthew Sims, who is in custody, led them to the location of her body.

“In my opinion, based off my experience as a career law man, this has got all the makings to turn into something really, really nasty, and to be really big, or turn into something that could wind up on True Crime or Dateline or whatever you want to call it,” Lawrence County Sheriff Ryan Everett said.

According to authorities, Williams was one of several women romantically involved with Sims. He’s believed to have four to five partners and is the father of at least 22 children.

There are claims that Sims may be leading a secluded group with some sources referring to it as a cult. Everette said Sims’ property has compound-like features, but he stopped short of labeling it.

“I can’t say that it is, or I can’t say that it’s not all. I can say he would call them wives, but I did verify with him this morning that none of them he has no legal union. No legal marriages,” the sheriff said.

Sims is currently facing a felony charge for vehicle theft. Everett said more charges are expected soon.

“It is still a very active investigation. We’ve not officially charged him in the courts yet with the murder. That will most likely be done first thing in the morning,” he said.