‘Armed and dangerous’ murder suspect sought, Alabama sheriff says

Published 11:34 am Monday, December 11, 2023

An armed and dangerous murder suspect is being sought by an Alabama sheriff’s office.

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies say they are “urgently searching” for the suspect in the murder of Kimberly Niccol Kidd.

Monroe County Sheriff Tom Boatwright asked the public in a social media post to be looking for Michael Dewayne Thomas, 47, who is the suspect in Kidd’s murder.

Thomas was described as 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 175 pounds.

The sheriff asks that anyone who has information on Thomas’ whereabouts to call 911 or the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 251-575-4716.