The days could be so long. Heartbreak, rainy, cold, sweltering hot, long shifts. But the years? They flew by. How did those years happen so fast? Who stole the time? – I’ve yet to meet a retired employee who would go back and change a thing about their path. From our civilian employees, to corrections …
December 23, 2022 | 6:30 am Larry McBee, Jr. age 18, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of the 22-year-old Rural King Employee. McBee could face additional charges. The suspect was taken into custody at 3:38 am this morning at a residence on McDonald Road in Knoxville. McBee was transported …
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol and Major Crimes Units are on the scene of a shooting that occurred before 11 am behind Rural King in Halls. Sheriff Tom Spangler says the suspect remains at large, and KCSO is working to identify the suspect. He’s asking nearby businesses and homeowners to take safety precautions and stay …
Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Bernie Lyon want to congratulate Matt Price on his promotion to Patrol Captain, Roger Morgan on his promotion to Patrol Lieutenant, and Donnie Shipley on his promotion to Patrol Sergeant. Congratulations and thank you for the hard work and dedication to the citizens of Knox County!!!
On July 20, 1985 the burned body of Betty Joyce Brown,aka Simmons, was found in the woods at 3805 Maloney Road in South Knox County. The 29 year old Austin-East graduate had been stabbed before being burned. Ms. Brown was last seen on July 14, 1985 between midnight and 1:00am in front of the Bread Box at Magnolia Ave and Spruce Street. It is believed that Ms. Brown was offered and accepted a ride from an unknown subject. Ms. Brown’s last know address was 2737 Tarleton Ave. Initial investigation indicated that when Ms. Brown’s body was found, she had been dead approximately 1 week. Family members described Ms. Brown as being a “very sweet and loving mother.”
If you have any information please call the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit at (865)-215-3520/3590 or e-mail coldcase@knoxsheriff.org.