In a quiet McMinnville neighborhood, a welfare check on April 20, 2026, led to the grim discovery of two individuals inside a Cherokee Drive home. Manda Marie Perkins, a 46-year-old female, was found deceased with an apparent gunshot wound. Alongside her was 54-year-old Clarence Hudson, also deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities were dispatched to the residence at approximately 4:20 p.m. to check on the welfare of the occupants. Upon entering the home, officers with the McMinnville Police Department discovered the bodies of Perkins and Hudson. The initial investigation, conducted by detectives with the assistance of the 31st Judicial District Attorney's Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, suggests a murder-suicide. Preliminary findings indicate that Hudson shot Perkins before taking his own life.
The investigation into the deaths of Manda Perkins and Clarence Hudson is still active as authorities continue to process evidence and explore potential motives. Officials have not yet released any further details about the circumstances that may have led to the tragic event. Law enforcement has encouraged anyone with information to contact the McMinnville Police Department as they continue to piece together the events that transpired.
