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22-07-2025
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Remains identified after being found in 2019 by TDOT mowers in Loudon County
LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Human remains found in Loudon County in 2019 have been identified, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Monday. The body was identified as John Arthur Troutman, born January 1, 1952, originally from Herndon, Pennsylvania. The TBI asked for the public's help in determining why he was in Loudon County and what he was doing before his death. Georgia man charged with reckless homicide after Maryville woman shot A Tennessee Department of Transportation crew discovered human remains in August 2019 while mowing alongside I-75 in Philadelphia. Loudon County Sheriff's Office deputies began investigating along with the Knox County Regional Forensic Center. Forensic pathologists determined that the remains belonged to a man likely between 45 and 55. His cause of death was undetermined, and they could not identify him. In February, the forensic center asked for the TBI's help identifying the man. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Cold Case and Unidentified Human Remains Initiative submitted a sample of the remains to Othram, a private lab in Texas, for DNA testing. TWRA to give new details on partnership with Appalachian Bear Rescue In July, Othram scientists told the TBI that they had identified possible relatives for the body. A TBI intelligence analyst tracked down the family in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to ask them about the remains. They said they had not seen their older brother since the 1980s, and they provided a DNA sample, which Ortham compared to the remains. This allowed Othram to identify the remains as Troutman. A Pennsylvania Tourism and Transportation map from 2010 was found near the body. LCSO had previously said that indications suggested he was homeless and camping in the area. The TBI asked for the public's help in discovering what Troutman was doing in Loudon County leading up to his death. Anyone with information should call the Loudon County Sheriff's Office at 865-986-4823 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. Lonely Bones: Stories of the Forgotten Dead The TBI said that Congressman Tim Burchett's Community Project Funding request made the testing possible. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
14-06-2025
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‘It's Not Like a Macy's Parade'
Members of the crowd gathered in Washington for the parade described the tone as reserved and respectful. 'It's not like a Macy's parade. It's a respectful tone. It's not like seeing floating Snoopy,' said Donna Queen, 52 years old, of Loudon County, Va.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Greenback School coach charged with sexual battery, LCSO says
GREENBACK, Tenn. (WATE) — A teacher and coach at Greenback School faces charges of sexual battery, according to an incident report from the Loudon County Sheriff's Office. Malcom Gray Williams, Jr., who was named interim head coach at Greenback School in September, has been accused of sexual battery of a custodian at the school. On Monday, April 28, LCSO was informed of the allegations. Woman shares her experience with the 4.1 magnitude earthquake in East Tennessee The custodian said that Williams asked her to clean the field house. While at the field house, Williams began to 'touch her inappropriately,' according to the incident report. The custodian told him to stop as it made her feel uncomfortable, she said. She then reported the incident to her supervisor who reported it to law enforcement. The custodian said that Williams had been drinking. Williams was placed on suspension pending the investigation, a Loudon County Schools spokesperson said. After that, Williams provided notice of intent to retire, effective immediately, according to LCS. Williams was arrested on May 7. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
