A seven-month-old infant was discovered in a stranger’s yard in Tigrett, Tennessee, after a horrifying incident that left her parents, grandmother, and teenage uncle dead, according to local authorities. The baby girl was found unharmed around 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday, having been left in the front yard of an unsuspecting resident by an unidentified van.
Approximately five hours later, a grim discovery was made by investigators about 40 miles away while they were trying to locate the child’s family. The bodies of the infant’s parents, Matthew Wilson, 21, and Adrianna Williams, 20, along with her maternal grandmother, Cortney Rose, 38, and uncle Braydon Williams, 15, were found on the side of Carrington Road in Tiptonville.
The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unclear, with no further details provided by the authorities. However, Dyer County District Attorney Danny Goodman described the scene as “more than your typical homicide,” according to local reports.
Family friend Amy Anderson expressed relief that the baby was unharmed, stating, “We’re just thankful that the baby was spared, grateful for that.” She described the deceased as good people, with Adrianna loving motherhood, Matthew being a devoted father, and Cortney adoring her grandchildren. The tragic incident has left the community in shock, with Anderson urging people to refrain from spreading rumors.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) announced a homicide investigation into the four deaths on Wednesday. They are currently seeking a suspect or suspects in connection with the case. TBI public information officer Kim Wheeler-Elder urged anyone with information to come forward, expressing concern about the potential danger posed by the suspect or suspects still at large. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been called in to assist with the homicide investigation.