Congratulations to the men and women of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division on their promotions on February 14, 2022.
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“A corrections officer must possess a strong desire to make a difference in their community. They must be firm, fair, and consistent. Additionally, they must have the ability to adapt to highly stressful conditions.
The men and women receiving these promotions have proven themselves to their peers and supervisors. I’m honored they have chosen the Knox County Sheriff’s Office as their home. I look forward to their continued growth and leadership.
Congratulations, officers; we appreciate your service and dedication to 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.
