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Four Lake County Victims Identified After Tennessee Infant Abandonment

A multiagency team has opened a joint probe into the linked events, appealing to residents for tips.

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A view of Dyer County, Tenn., near where the infant was abandoned.
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Overview

  • Authorities confirmed the four individuals found dead in Lake County as Cortney Rose, Matthew Wilson, Adrianna Williams and an unnamed juvenile.
  • Investigators from Dyer and Lake County sheriff’s offices, backed by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the FBI, are probing how the deaths relate to the abandoned infant case.
  • Deputies discovered the unharmed seven-month-old strapped in a car seat on Old Highway 20 after witnesses reported a dark minivan or white SUV drop-off.
  • Social media posts from law enforcement helped identify the child and persons of interest within minutes, aiding early investigative steps.
  • Sheriff Jeff Box has appealed to residents to call the Dyer County tip line at 731-285-2802 with any details that could advance the probe.