LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities have confirmed the identities of the four individuals found deceased in Lake County, all of whom were directly related to the infant discovered alive in Dyer County earlier this week. The heartbreaking discovery has shaken both communities and left many grieving the loss of an entire young family.
According to a source close to the investigation, the victims are:
- Matthew Wilson, 21 – the father of the infant
- Adrianna Williams – the mother
- Cortney Rose, 38 – the infant’s maternal grandmother
- Braydon Williams, 15 – the infant’s maternal uncle
The bodies were located following the rescue of the baby, who was found alive in Dyer County under circumstances that have not yet been fully disclosed. The connection between the two scenes has since been confirmed, and investigators are working diligently to determine what led to the deaths of the infant’s immediate and extended family.
Officials have not yet released further details about the manner or cause of death, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. Law enforcement agencies in both Lake and Dyer Counties are collaborating to piece together the timeline of events.
The safe recovery of the infant brings a small measure of relief amid overwhelming tragedy. That child is now in protective care as authorities continue their work.
This tragic incident has left the community reeling. Friends, neighbors, and loved ones are mourning the sudden and unimaginable loss of life.
Please keep the families of Matthew Wilson, Adrianna Williams, Cortney Rose, and Braydon Williams in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this profound heartbreak.
More information will be shared as the investigation continues.
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