Hawkins County child death suspects arrested in Greeneville

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man and woman wanted in connection with the murder of a four-year-old in Hawkins County were arrested after a traffic stop in Greeneville on Thursday.

The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) reports Cody Williams and Miranda Crowe were wanted on various warrants after an investigation into the death of a four-year-old.

According to booking information provided by the HCSO, Williams was charged with the following:

• First-degree murder (two counts)
• Aggravated child abuse (two counts)
• Aggravated child neglect
• Tampering with evidence

Crowe was charged with the following:

• Aggravated assault
• Aggravated child neglect
• Failure to report child abuse

The Greeneville Police Department (GPD) reported a white Ford Expedition, driven by Williams, was spotted on West Andrew Johnson Highway and Lonesome Pine Trail just before 10 p.m.

A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and Williams and Miranda Crowe were both arrested, the report stated.

As of Friday, Williams and Crowe are being held on a $1 million bond and a $100,000 bond, respectively. Both are set to appear in court on Aug. 29.

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