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Top 10 Most Wanted Highlighted by Nashville Police as Community Urged to Help Locate Suspects Facing Serious Charges

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Published on September 03, 2025
Top 10 Most Wanted Highlighted by Nashville Police as Community Urged to Help Locate Suspects Facing Serious ChargesSource: Unsplash/ Max Fleischmann

The Metro Nashville Police Department Criminal Warrants Division released a list of Nashville’s Top 10 Most Wanted individuals on social media, spotlighting those wanted on serious charges including murder, rape, and aggravated assault. According to a social media post, the suspects are sought for a range of indictments handed down by the Grand Jury. High on the list is De’tynn Smith, born October 13, 2003, who is wanted for multiple offenses including two counts of first-degree premeditated murder, aggravated robbery, and aggravated assault leading to serious bodily injury.

Also included is Garrick D. Oden, a man accused of seven counts of rape—with and without consent. Authorities have indicated that the whereabouts of these individuals remain unknown, posing a continuous threat to public safety. Other notable suspects include Devon A. Martak, who faces multiple rape charges, and Elijah T. Kodjo, wanted for an attempted first-degree premeditated murder and aggravated burglary.

The Criminal Warrants Division uses social media to share information with the public as part of law enforcement efforts, acknowledging the role of community awareness in locating individuals wanted by authorities. In Nashville, the search for suspects such as Kevin D. Haynes and Jatarius M. Marable involves coordination between police and residents. While the whereabouts of several suspects remain unknown, ongoing collaboration supports efforts to secure their apprehension.

The full list is available on the department post, including names from De’tynn Smith to Jacob Lamb Crow, who is charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Authorities urge anyone with information about the Most Wanted to contact Crime Stoppers.