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Man forensic center identified after 20+ years was homicide victim, report says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knox County Regional Forensic Center report obtained by WVLT News is shedding more light on a cold case more than 20 years old and prompting an investigation by the Knoxville Police Department. Previous Coverage: Knox County forensic center identifies remains in 20+ year cold case.
Man's remains identified almost 21 years after being found by train tracks on I-275
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knox County Regional Forensics Center has identified a man after his remains were found on I-275 at the Woodland Avenue entrance ramp for more than two decades. The remains were identified as Brian A. Sanderson, a white male estimated to be between 5 feet and...
AMR reports major improvements across the board in last quarter
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Ambulances are responding faster to calls in Knox County, according to an updated report. In a meeting on Monday, American Medical Response was happy to report that it is seeing faster response times and more efficient operations in this quarterly report. AMR said it is seeing significant improvements across the board.
Knox County Forensic Center Identifies Remains in Decades-Old Cold Case
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Human remains found two decades ago in Knoxville have finally been identified. The Knox County Regional Forensic Center identifying the remains Monday morning as Brian A. Sanderson. Sanderson was found in 2003 near I-275 at the Woodlawn entrance ramp. Knoxville Police responded and a team from UT...
Human Remains Found Near Tennessee Highway Identified After 20 Years
Human remains discovered over 20 years ago near a Knoxville, Tennessee, interstate highway have now been identified with genetic testing, according to an announcement by the Knox County government on Monday. The remains were originally found in November of 2003, when the Knoxville Police Department began investigating after someone noticed...
Gas station development draws pushback from Concord residents
As Knox County continues to develop, one Farragut neighborhood is pushing back. Last month, a 7,000 square foot area in concord was approved to be rezoned to make way for an EZ stop, restaurant, and drive through.
Knoxville human remains identified after 20 years
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Human remains discovered more than two decades ago near an interstate in Knoxville have been identified, the Knox County government announced on Monday. Genetic testing identified the person as Brian A. Sanderson. He was originally from Vermont and was 54 years old when he died,...
Jerry Price: Hard worker for South Knox
South Knox County and Seymour lost a leader when Jerry Price, 72, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. He was the owner of Price Landscaping and was a board member of Seymour Volunteer Fire Department and Knox Chapman Utility District. Jerry was a lifelong and proud member of New Hopewell Baptist Church.
Human remains discovered in Tennessee more than 20 years ago have been identified
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Human remains discovered more than two decades ago near an interstate in Knoxville, Tennessee, have been identified, the Knox County government announced on Monday. Genetic testing identified the person as Brian A. Sanderson. He was originally from Vermont and was 54 years old when he...
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