Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Michael Self death by force case profile photo

Michael Self

Case from Knoxville, TN dated Oct 07, 2016

Victim Details

Michael Self

Male

White / Caucasian

Knoxville

TN

2016-10-07

62

Michael

Self

07/04/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the autumn of 2016, a quiet street in Knox County became the scene of a tragic event that cut short the life of 62-year-old Michael E. Self. On the evening of Friday, October 7th, family members grew concerned for his welfare and went to a residence on Millertown Pike to check on him. There, in the yard, they made a grim discovery: Michael Self was found with a fatal gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving his loved ones to grapple with the sudden and violent loss.

...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Michael Self, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • WATE 6 On Your Side: Deputies: Knox County woman killed ex-husband then herself
  • Michael Self, age 62 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 2 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I recently came across the discussion about Michael Self, and I couldn't help but reflect on how imp... ...Read More
    10/30/2023
    I came across the tribute to Michael Self in the Knoxville News Sentinel and was truly moved by the ... ...Read More
    10/29/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Michael Self

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Knoxville, Tennessee

    Gilbert Grimm death by force case in Knoxville, TN

    Gilbert Grimm

    Death: May 02, 2005
    In the spring of 2005, a sense of unease settled over a Knoxville, Tennessee neighborhood when 38-ye y ...Read More
    John Cook death by force case in Knoxville, TN

    John Cook

    Death: Mar 23, 1991
    On the rainy morning of March 23, 1991, John Cook, a 49-year-old male from Wausau, Wisconsin, was tr t ...Read More
    Jamarion Lil Dada Gillette death by force case in Knoxville, TN

    Jamarion Lil Dada Gillette

    Death: Mar 09, 2021
    In the late hours of a Tuesday night in Knoxville, Tennessee, the life of 15-year-old Jamarion 'Dada d ...Read More
    Timothy Turner death by force case in Knoxville , TN

    Timothy Turner

    Death: Apr 22, 1990
    In the early morning hours of April 22, 1990, a visit to a friend in Knoxville, Tennessee, turned fa f ...Read More
    Edward Crabtree death by force case in Knoxville, TN

    Edward Crabtree

    Death: Sep 24, 1989
    In the late summer of 1989, the city of Knoxville was marked by a brutal and still-unsolved crime. O ...Read More
    Anfernee Avila death by force case in Knoxville, TN

    Anfernee Avila

    Death: Jun 11, 2023
    On a Sunday evening in Knoxville, Tennessee, the life of 27-year-old Anfernee Avila was tragically c ...Read More
    Byron Barker death by force case in Knoxville, TN

    Byron Barker

    Death: Nov 26, 2008
    In the spring of 2005, the vibrant life of Byron Kent Barker, a talented and well-loved 47-year-old d ...Read More