MISSING PERSON – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Megan Wicker.
Family last saw Megan Wicker on March 15, 2026. She is believed to be traveling in a 2023 white Acura MDX bearing Tennessee registration 548BPFN. The vehicle photo provided is an example of a 2023 white Acura MDX.
Megan is described as 5’4”, approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Deputies are attempting to locate Megan to conduct a welfare check, as her family and friends are concerned for her well-being.
Anyone with information regarding Megan Wicker’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Knox County Sheriff’s Office at (865) 215-2243
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.
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