In the quiet community of Pikeville, Tennessee, the discovery of a body at a home under construction shattered the local peace. Orlando F. Smith, a 39-year-old man, was found deceased in a residence being built in Bledsoe County, just south of the small town. The property owner made the grim discovery, finding Smith's body long after the fatal incident had occurred.
It was later determined that he had been deceased for at least 12 hours before authorities were notified of his death on April 22, 2014.
The investigation into the death of the male Pikeville resident quickly led to a suspect. Authorities arrested 32-year-old Casey Lee Anderson in connection with the killing. Anderson was subsequently charged with criminal homicide. In a significant development in the case, Anderson allegedly admitted to the shooting. He reportedly confessed to shooting Smith multiple times and using more than one weapon in the act.
While an arrest was made, the motive behind the violent act remained under investigation. The circumstances of Smith's death, particularly the significant delay in the discovery of his body, drew considerable attention to the case. The local community was deeply affected by the violent loss of one of their own as law enforcement worked to piece together the events that led to the tragic shooting.
