Crockett County Sheriff announces cold case appeal

COLD CASE APPEAL FROM SHERIFF TROY KLYCE

CROCKETT COUNTY, TN [September 15, 2025] – As we near the 20 year anniversary, we are reaching out to our community today regarding the tragic case of Marcus Antoine Moore, whose life was cut short at the age of 22.

On October 7, 2005, Marcus was found by a passerby, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. His body was discovered off Highway 152 and Cox Road, leading to an extensive investigation by the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab.

In the aftermath of this heartbreaking event, Marcus’s vehicle was found abandoned and burned in Memphis. Despite our efforts and the dedication of countless hours of investigative work, justice for Marcus remains elusive.

We now turn to you, our community, for help.

If you have any information that could assist in this case, we urge you to come forward. You can submit leads anonymously through the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department App.

Your tips could be the key to unlocking the truth and bringing peace to Marcus’s family.

Together, we can seek justice for Marcus and ensure that his story is not forgotten. Thank you for your support.

The picture below is the memorial cards given to family and friends at the funeral service.

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