Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler, along with Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon, asks you to join them and congratulate three of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Handlers and their K-9’a on completing the new handlers coursework.
Each Officer and their K-9 Partner have returned to their respective shifts; if you see them out, stop and say hello!
“I want to congratulate these three individuals and their K-9 partners for their hard work, dedication to excellence, and the perseverance they’ve shown throughout this handlers course. I also must thank our two trainers Sergeant Chris Wallace and Sergeant James Troutt. I’ve never met two men kore committed to ensuring these officers and their partners are well equipped. Thank you to Captain Mike Ledbetter and all of the current K-9 teams that assisted during the last several weeks. Your commitment and teamwork are commendable.”
-Tom Spangler, Sheriff
Officer Tyler Hitz – K9 “NEYLAND” Officer Payton King – K9 “DIEGO” Officer Brad Yearout- K9 “BRUIN”[Image.jpeg][Image.jpeg][Image.jpeg][Image.jpeg]
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.
