$2 Million Bond Set for 19-Year-Old Charged in Burleson Homicide

$2 million bond set for 19-year-old charged in Burleson homicide

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - A $2 million bond was set Tuesday afternoon for 19-year-old Morland Orvil Whitely, who has been charged in connection with 18-year-old Jaylen Burleson's death. The arraignment was held days after the Carter County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call of a shooting around 4 a.m Friday. According to the [...]

Bail set at $2 million for man charged in Burleson killing

By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Bail has been set at $2 million for a Johnson City man charged with first-degree murder in Carter County. The arraignment for 19-year-old Morland Whitely was held Tuesday afternoon. He is charged with the murder of 18-year-old Jaylen Burleson, as well as possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. The arrest stems from a homicide that occurred Friday, May 22. According to the Carter …

$2 million bond set for 19 year old accused of first degree murder

A $2 million bond was set Tuesday afternoon for 19-year-old Morland Orvil Whitely, in connection with 18-year-old Jaylen Burleson’s death. Whitely is charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony after Carter County Sheriff’s Office responded to the shooting just after 4 a.m. Friday. Whitely’s previous offenses include aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. Nearly a week ago, Whitely was co…