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Alan Jay Grinnell

Case from Big-sandy, TN dated Nov 15, 2020

Victim Details

Alan Jay Grinnell

Male

White / Caucasian

Big-sandy

TN

2020-11-15

26

Alan

Jay Grinnell

07/03/2026

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In the small community of Big Sandy, Tennessee, the life of 26-year-old Alan Jay Grinnell, a White/Caucasian male, came to a tragic end on November 15, 2020. His death was not the result of an accident or natural causes but was determined to be a homicide, setting in motion an investigation that would ultimately point to the most unexpected of suspects. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was called in to unravel the circumstances surrounding Alan's death, which occurred at a residence on New ...
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  • WBBJ TV: TBI identifies person killed in Sunday shooting - WBBJ TV
  • WBBJ TV: TBI confirms fatal shooting in Benton County - WBBJ TV
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    I'm really curious about the timeline leading up to the arrest of Jay and Kathleen Grinnell. It’s ... ...Read More
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