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Knox County Sheriff's Office Technology Division Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in an awesome new career within our Technology Division. Did you know that Technology is one of the fastest growing fields in law enforcement today? Here at the Knox County Sheriffs Office, we have over 25 civilians, officers, detectives and forensic services that work with Technology Support, Investigations and Cyber Forensics.

How would you like to be a part of this growing team?

If so… we are looking for 2 of you. If you want information, just fill out the form below!

Complete the form and we will respond with more information and how to apply!!

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville, TN

Tom Spangler, Sheriff

1985 Homicide of Betty Joyce Brown

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.