Mother Charged in Drowning of Child in Hendersonville

On July 13, 2024, the Hendersonville Police Department was notified of a child that had drowned in Drakes Creek near 200 Sanders Ferry Rd in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Detectives responded to investigate and determined that the child’s mother, Brandi Elliott (33), was responsible for the child’s death. Elliott was subsequently charged with First Degree Murder and transported to the Sumner County Jail.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or other crimes is encouraged to contact the Hendersonville Police at 615-264-5303 or call Hendersonville Crime Stoppers at 615-594-4113.

Tips can also be submitted by text to the number 274637 (CRIMES) using keyword TIPHPD

Source: Hendersonville Police Department