The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added 41-year-old Michael Dean Marrison to its Most Wanted list, naming the Hawkins County man on charges that include especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, rape, incest, and tampering with evidence. Authorities describe Marrison as a 6-foot-4, 175-pound white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, and list his NCIC number as W534878701. A reward of up to $2,500 is offered for information that leads to his arrest, and anyone with tips is asked to call the TBI tipline at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Images of Marrison and a wanted poster were circulated on Facebook by the Carter County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Office, which credited the alert to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The post includes Marrison’s age, physical description, NCIC number, and listed charges, and notes that he is wanted by the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with TBI agents. Local deputies are urging residents to call law enforcement with any sightings rather than trying to approach anyone who matches the description.
What authorities are asking
The TBI and Hawkins County deputies are banking on community tips, offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information that directly results in Marrison’s arrest. As reported by WVLT, officials are urging the public to call 1-800-TBI-FIND instead of confronting a suspect who could be dangerous. These Most Wanted notices are a standard tool the agency uses to get more eyes and ears on active cases.
Legal context
Especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor is a serious felony under Tenn. Code § 39‑17‑1005. The statute defines the offense and allows prosecutors to bring a separate count for each image or performance involved. Rape is defined in Tenn. Code § 39‑13‑503, and incest in Tenn. Code § 39‑15‑302. Each carries the possibility of significant prison time if there is a conviction. These remain allegations at this stage, and anyone charged is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking anyone who recognizes Marrison or has information about his whereabouts to email [email protected] or call 1-800-TBI-FIND, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Officials stress that people should not try to detain or approach him. Instead, they should contact local law enforcement or the TBI so trained officers can respond.
Authorities say the investigation remains active, and this story will be updated as new information is released.
