The Knox County Sheriff’s Office of Professional Standards is a dedicated to assisting the public with any concerns they may have regarding KCSO and our employees.
Please complete the form with your information.
Complex and difficult cases and situations are often stressful and complicated. We do not falter and see to it that each case is seen through with the utmost respect and care.
Ops deals with some of the most difficult cases and situations. We aim to ensure our officers, employees, and citizens of Knox County are seeking fair and just resolutions to any issues and concerns.
Our detectives are experienced, professional, and sincere with every individual, investigation, and circumstance.
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.