Family Members Charged with Murder of Fentress County Man Who Was Disabled

Tennessee man’s mother, sister charged with murder after 2024 death, TBI says

A mother and daughter have been indicted on murder and neglect charges in the death of Andrew Willis, a Fentress County man with developmental disabilities, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Mom, sister indicted in death of developmentally disabled Fentress man

A Fentress County grand jury has indicted two women in connection in connection with the August 2024 death of a vulnerable adult for whom both served as caregivers.

TBI charges 2 Fentress County caregivers in 2024 death of 'vulnerable adult'

Deborah Viola and Deborah Laraway, a sister and mother, served as Andrew Willis' caregivers. Now, they are indicted on murder and fraud charges, among others.

Family members charged with murder of Fentress County man who was disabled

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Two women have been charged with murder and neglect in the 2024 death of a Fentress County man who had developmental disabilities. Earlier this year, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents joined the Jamestown Police Department's investigation into the 2024 death of 35-year-old Andrew Willis. Agents gathered evidence indicating that his [...]

Fentress County Caregivers Indicted in Man's 2024 Death

A Tennessee grand jury indicted a mother and sister on murder charges tied to the 2024 death of Andrew Willis, who had developmental disabilities.

Caregivers Indicted in Death of Vulnerable Adult

FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two women in connection to the 2024 death of a vulnerable adult. In July 2026, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI special agents joined … Continue reading Caregivers Indicted in Death of Vulnerable Adult