Every case is the most important to someone. The Cold Case Unit for KCSO continues to investigate every unresolved case until a resolution is obtained.
The Cold Case Investigation Unit was established in February 2008 to reconsider unsolved homicides by re-examining the case file, re-interviewing witnesses and suspects, and reprocessing old evidence by applying modern innovative technology. The unit has worked to digitally upload all documents, audio and video recordings, photographs, and miscellaneous items in each case file, making it more accessible in both a paper and an electronic format.
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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.