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Joseph French

Case from Maryville, TN dated Feb 19, 2016

Victim Details

Joseph Dillon French

Male

White / Caucasian

Maryville

TN

2016-02-19

16

Joseph

French

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In Maryville, Tennessee, the life of 16-year-old Joseph Dillon French came to a tragic end in February 2016. The male teenager was being held at the Blount County Juvenile Detention Center on truancy charges. It was his fourth time in the facility. During a visit on the day of his escape, he reportedly told his mother that he intended to leave the non-secure holding area.

On the evening of February 19th, French violently attacked a 64-year-old female corrections officer when she escorted ...
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  • WATE 6 On Your Side: Escaped teen’s body found by Blount County deputies
  • Sheriff: Joseph Dillon French found dead in Blount County - WBIR.com
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