Tragic Discovery in DeKalb County Lake
In a shocking turn of events, officials in DeKalb County are currently conducting an investigation following the discovery of a woman and a submerged car in a local lake. The incident unfolded at approximately 6 a.m. on a Saturday morning when law enforcement received a distressing 911 call alerting them to a situation at a boat ramp located at the end of Indian Creek Road.
Upon arrival at the scene, authorities were met with a harrowing sight – a woman, later identified as 61-year-old Terri Lynn Patterson, was found alongside a car submerged in the murky waters of the lake. The circumstances surrounding this tragic discovery have left many unanswered questions, prompting the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to step in and take charge of the case.
Autopsy Scheduled as Investigation Continues
As the community reels from this unsettling development, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has announced that an autopsy for Patterson has been scheduled to shed light on the events leading up to her untimely demise. The findings of the autopsy are expected to provide crucial insights into the cause of death and any potential contributing factors.
Collaborative Effort in Unravelling the Mystery
In a bid to unravel the mystery surrounding this tragic incident, the TBI has joined forces with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee State Parks, and the Army Corps of Engineers. This collaborative effort aims to piece together the sequence of events that led to Patterson’s tragic end and provide closure to her loved ones.
As the investigation remains active and ongoing, the authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward and assist in bringing clarity to this sombre chapter in DeKalb County’s history.
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