UPDATE: Individuals identified after infant abandoned in Dyer County

SEE THE LATEST UPDATES HERE: 4 found dead; investigation continues after abandoned infant found

UPDATE (07/29/25 — 5:10 pm): Investigators say they have identified the child and would like to speak with Cortney Rose, Matthew Wilson and Adrianna Williams.

Officials say a full and thorough investigation will ensue, and ask for patience as they reserve judgement and establish the facts. Stay with us on air and online for updates to this story.

ORIGINAL STORY (07/29/25 — 4:37 pm): 

DYER COUNTY, Tenn. — The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in identifying and abandoned infant, and the suspect that left the child behind.

At approximately 3:11 Monday, the sheriff’s office received a call from a witness regarding a dark-colored minivan or a white mid-size SUV that reportedly dropped an infant off in someone’s front yard on Old Highway 20–near the Tigrett area.

COURTESY: Dyer County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO): This image was taken shortly after paramedics evaluated the infant. (07/29/25)

According to DCSO, Medical Center EMS and Crockett County Ambulance Service was called to evaluate the child.

DCSO urges the public to assist in this investigation by keeping an eye out for the described vehicles. DCSO is also cooperating with the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Highway Patrol during this active investigation.

If you have any information that may help identify the abandoned child or the individuals involved, please contact the sheriff’s office at 731-285-2802.

No further details are available at this time due to the early nature of the investigation.

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