A Murfreesboro woman who says she survived a violent domestic incident has returned to the city’s police department, this time not to report a crime but to personally thank the detectives who worked her case.
The Murfreesboro Police Department shared photos Tuesday of the visit, noting that the woman, identified as B. Jetter in the department’s post, brought care packages for officers and gave permission for her name and photo to be used.
According to the Murfreesboro TN Police Department, the defendant in her case, Trent Woodard, was convicted of especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping, domestic assault and aggravated assault. He was sentenced to “10 years at 100% followed by 10 years on parole,” the department said.
Victim visits police
In the photos shared by the department, Jetter is seen handing over care packages, standing with officers and posing alongside detectives as she expresses her thanks for their work on the investigation.
The department’s post also pointed survivors to local help. The Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Center in Rutherford County lists a hotline and other resources for those seeking support, according to the Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Center.
Sentence in context
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s 2023 domestic violence report notes that there were 60,479 reported domestic violence victims and 89 domestic-related murders across the state in 2023. Those findings highlight how frequently violent offenses such as kidnapping and assault, like the charges listed in the Murfreesboro case, appear in statewide data.
More detail on those statewide trends and categories, including offenses that involve violence in domestic settings, is available in the TBI’s 2023 report from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Legal notes
The Murfreesboro Police Department’s public statement summarized Woodard’s convictions and sentence but did not include court filings or a full narrative of the hearing that led to the outcome.
The list of charges in the department’s post, which includes especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping, domestic assault and aggravated assault, reflects offenses that carry significant penalties under Tennessee law. In its message, the department placed clear emphasis on survivor support and awareness of local resources for those experiencing domestic violence.
