Ward Adcock, a 44-year-old male from Knoxville, TN, was tragically found shot in his bed at his home on Berkshire Boulevard in Powell on October 19, 1987. The case remains unsolved, and Ward Adcock's death is one of the 24 homicides in Knox County that have yet to be resolved. The Knox County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit continues to re-examine case files, re-interview witnesses and suspects, and reprocess old evidence using modern technology in hopes of finding new leads.
Despite
extensive investigations, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with Ward Adcock's death. The lack of resolution has left his family and the community seeking answers for decades. The case is a poignant reminder of the ongoing efforts to bring closure to families affected by unsolved homicides.
The Knoxville community and law enforcement remain committed to solving this case, and the Cold Case Unit encourages anyone with information to come forward to help bring justice for Ward Adcock.
