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Former police officer indicted, accused of abusing woman’s corpse
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jake Pietrasz, Jordan Gartner , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 27, 2026
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Key points The individual, who is 38 years old, is accused of misconduct involving a deceased person. The accused turned himself in and was booked into jail with a bond set at $10,000.
From Knoxville, Tenn.: A grand jury indictment has been handed down against a former law enforcement officer. The individual, who is 38 years old, is accused of misconduct involving a deceased person. An investigation began several months ago, and evidence reportedly shows that the officer engaged in inappropriate behavior at a death scene.
The accused turned himself in and was booked into jail with a bond set at $10,000. He faces a charge related to the mistreatment of a corpse.
Further information about the case is available from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other sources.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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