DA: Death Investigation Launched After Body Found in Roane County Trailer

Homicide suspected after body found in Harriman, district attorney says

HARRIMAN, Tenn. (WATE) — An investigation is underway by the Roane County Sheriff's Office after a body was discovered Wednesday in Harriman. Chief Deputy Tim Phillips said the body was discovered on a couch inside a trailer in the 600 block of Clax Gap Road. Roane County District Attorney Russell Johnson said that homicide is suspected, but not yet confirmed. Former Lenoir City scout leader convicted of sex crimes against children The bod…

DA: Death investigation launched after body found in Roane County trailer

District Attorney General Russell Johnson said the motive and cause of death are unknown.

Suspect Beaten to Death, Body Burned After 'Police Hand Him' to Mob

The police arrested the suspect on Wednesday.