On July 30, 2023, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office received a report for what appeared to be a deceased person just off the roadway in the 11200 block of South Northshore. A jogger discovered the deceased individual and called 911.
Upon arrival, Deputies and Major Crimes Detectives confirmed a female (unknown name/age) was deceased. The investigation is in the preliminary stages. The deceased will be taken to the Knox County Regional Forensics Center, where an autopsy will be performed.
Sheriff Tom Spangler is asking anyone who might have information or who saw something or someone suspicious to contact Major Crimes Detectives at 865-215-2243 or email Crimetips@knoxsheriff.org – tipsters can remain anonymous!
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.
