An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a man on a charge of second degree murder in his brother’s death.
According to a TBI press release, on January 20th, just after 6:00 p.m., deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a deceased individual in the 500 block of Possum Trott Road in Kyles Ford. Upon the arrival of deputies, 50-year-old Jared Metcalf was found deceased near a residence. During the course of the investigation, authorities determined that 45-year-old Joshua Metcalf, the victim’s brother, was responsible for his death.
Sunday morning, authorities obtained a warrant charging Joshua Metcalf with Second Degree Murder. He placed in the Hancock County Jail on a $250,000 bond.