Jonathan Ray Rollins, a 47-year-old male from Winchester, Tennessee, was fatally shot on Sunday, November 20, 2022. The incident occurred in the afternoon at a residence on Freedom Lane. Initially, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a burglary in progress at the location. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Rollins with at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems in Winchester, where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation into the death of Jonathan Ray Rollins, a self-employed mechanic known for his outgoing personality and love for his family, soon transitioned from a potential burglary to a homicide investigation. He was a native of Franklin County, born on November 27, 1974.
In the course of their investigation, authorities identified a suspect in connection with the shooting. In January 2023, a Franklin County grand jury indicted Kristi Renae Pearson on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, felony murder, especially aggravated robbery, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. At the time of the indictment, Pearson was already in custody in Fannin County, Georgia, on unrelated charges. Following the indictment, she was awaiting extradition to Franklin County to face the charges related to Rollins's death.
