Authorities: Father of Tennessee boy, 5, killed in 'torture case' now faces abuse charges
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Turner Simpkins father knew about the abuse and failed to report it to law enforcement.
Tenn. Man Indicted on Abuse Charges Following Girlfriend's Conviction in Death of His 6-Year-Old Son
The girlfriend of Turner’s father, Shannon Leigh Elliott, 27, was indicted in connection with the killing in March of last year. Elliott was convicted of murder and two counts of aggravated child abuse and sentenced to life in prison, according to state prison records.
Chapmansboro Father, Austin Simpkins, Charged in Connection with Son's Death
A Tennessee man is charged with child abuse and neglect after his son's death revealed chronic injuries and malnourishment.
Child death investigation leads to abuse, neglect charges against TN man
During the course of the investigation, agents developed information that the child died from chronic blunt force injuries and malnourishment, and the manner of death was homicide.”
Cheatham County father charged with child abuse and aggravated neglect after son's death
WARNING: This story contains reports of alleged child abuse and child neglect leading to death. A Chapmansboro man has been arrested in connection to the death of his son in 2023. On July 23, TBI, the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office,
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation director backs off talk about Venezuelan gang violence
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation director is reversing course about violent acts by a Venezuelan gang after he told the ...
5 in custody in alleged human trafficking 'brothel' at Tennessee property
Five men are in custody for their alleged involvement in a sex trafficking 'brothel' in Antioch, Tennessee, officials confirm ...
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Elected leaders, law enforcement officials discuss pros and cons of opening Memphis Crime Lab
Does the city of Memphis need its own crime lab? Would having a local testing facility in Shelby County help solve crimes and ...
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McKenzie’s Old West Steakhouse destroyed by late night fire
Tuesday night, McKenzie Fire and Rescue were called to 15895 Highland Drive to respond to a fire at the Old West Steakhouse.
KCSO's lack of policy on who wears bodycams creates blank spots in shooting death of teen
The sheriff's office was an early adopter of body cameras. The recent shooting of Daevon Montez Saint-Germain shows there are ...
5 in custody after sex trafficking investigation in Antioch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A federal investigation closed a portion of Hobson Pike in Antioch Wednesday morning. A large ...
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Tennessee man who called about downed tree shoots deputy through front door, sheriff says
A Tennessee deputy is recovering after a man shot him through his front door while authorities were trying to arrest him, ...
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Two children killed in Sevier County residential fire identified by Sheriff’s office
The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of two children who were killed in a structure fire in the area of ...
Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles stalls FBI investigation with behind-the-scenes court battle
Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, with the help of a team of high-powered lawyers, has quietly managed to tie up an FBI ...