Benton Co. deputies investigate body found in TN River
UPDATE — Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher confirms there is a homicide investigation underway after a body was pulled Thursday from the Tennessee River.
The sheriff says a man’s body was found by fishermen. He says markings on the body led investigators to believe foul play was involved.
The victim, who has not been identified, is a white male who appears to be in his 30s, according to the sheriff.
Original story:
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating after a body was pulled from the Tennessee River Thursday afternoon near the Benton County and Humphreys County line.
Fishermen found the body snagged on a trotline around 1:45 p.m., according to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher.
The body will be sent to Nashville for an autopsy. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed they are assisting in the investigation.
Details are limited at this time.
Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News as more information becomes available.
