Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are looking into the death of a Ten Mile resident who was found in Roane County on Tuesday. Officials with the 9th Judicial District say the case is being treated as a suspected homicide, and local prosecutors expect to pursue a first‑degree murder charge. Authorities have not released the victim's name while they work to notify next of kin.
Where The Body Was Found
Investigators say the body was discovered along Decatur Highway (Highway 58) in Ten Mile, in the "south of the river" area near the Meigs–Roane county line. The Roane County Rescue Squad took the remains to the Knoxville Forensic Center for an autopsy, and the location straddling county lines prompted the TBI's involvement, according to 3B Media.
What Investigators Are Saying
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that its special agents are leading the probe. Ninth Judicial District Attorney Russell Johnson told reporters he expects a first‑degree murder charge to be filed. The victim's name is still being withheld from the public, according to WVLT.
Arrest Status And Next Steps
A regional television outlet reports that investigators have taken a suspect into custody, although officials have not identified that person or filed formal charges at this time, as reported by WATE. The TBI has said the investigation is still active and that more information will be released after the Knoxville Forensic Center completes its work, per 3B Media.
How The Case Could Move Forward
If prosecutors move ahead with a first‑degree murder charge, the case will be handled in the 9th Judicial District. District Attorney Johnson's office has indicated that any formal filings are likely to follow the autopsy results and key early investigative steps, according to WVLT. Officials have asked the public to allow investigators room to work and to contact law enforcement with any information that might help.
What To Watch Next
Local outlets report that more details, including the victim's identity and any formal charges, are expected once forensic and investigative work wraps up. This remains a developing story.
