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RT @TBInvestigation: We've heard a number of reports about some cell phone users receiving alerts overnight for the Blue Alerts we issued T…
Read MoreThe Silver Alert issued by the TBI for Mr. James Dewey remains active. Detectives with Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Major Crimes Unit, continues to investigate his disappearance. If you have any information on Mr. Dewey or his possible whereabouts, please call 865.215.2243. https://t.co/mTkhCsc1Bu
Read MoreThe escapee, Phillip Doane has been taken into custody. Sheriff Tom Spangler would like to commend the response of everyone at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and wants to thank The Knoxville Police Department for their assistance in capturing the suspect. https://t.co/FdDOHAWrsd
Read MoreThe Knox County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate who escaped from the facility on Maloneyville Road just before 4 pm on May 22, 2022. The suspect is identified as Phillip Doane, 29, of Knoxville. Charges -Violation of Probation and Aggravated Domestic Assault https://t.co/EH8UrzeSn1
Read MoreHave you ever thought about a career in law enforcement? If so, you don’t want to miss our Human Resource Division on Tuesday, May 24, 2022! They will be attending a Law Enforcement Hiring Expo at the Embassy Suites on Parkside Drive from 11 am - 2 pm! https://t.co/iY0U6o90Wq
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms in our community! Sheriff Tom Spangler would like to thank all Knox County Sheriff’s Office employees who are moms and working on your special day. We appreciate your service to KCSO & the citizens of Knox County! https://t.co/LDfxjE3fSm
Read MoreRT @TBInvestigation: A #TNMostWanted Alert has been issued on behalf of @FBIKnoxville for Cody Keith Christian. He is facing several fede…
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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.