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Alan Jay Grinnell

Death by Force
Case Description
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Alan Jay Grinnell, a 26-year-old man from Big Sandy, Tennessee, tragically died on November 15, 2020. His death was determined to be a murder, and the investigation led to the arrest of his father, Jay Edward Grinnell, and his mother, Kathleen Ann Grinnell.

Jay Edward Grinnell was charged with one count of second-degree murder in connection with his son's death. Kathleen Ann Grinnell was charged with one count of felony accessory after the fact. The couple was taken into custody after a ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Alan Jay Grinnell

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Big-sandy

    TN

    2020-11-15

    26

    Alan

    Jay Grinnell

    12/02/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I'm really curious about the timeline leading up to the arrest of Jay and Kathleen Grinnell. It’s ... ...Read More
    07/23/2024
    I've been following the Alan Jay Grinnell case, and there's something deeply unsettling about the in... ...Read More
    05/19/2024
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