Found Deceased TN - Aaron Massengill, 28, Tazewell, 16 Feb 2021

[MajorHoople]

TBI assisting Claiborne Co. Sheriff with investigation of Tazewell man’s death | WATE 6 On Your Side

"The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said late Monday that its agency was assisting in the case involving a missing man from Tazewell whose body had been found hours earlier along Ferguson Ridge Road.

According to the TBI, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents are working alongside the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department and the Tazewell Police Department in investigating the circumstances leading to the death of 28-year-old Aaron Jeremiah Massengill, whose body was found late Monday afternoon by a resident along Ferguson Ridge Road in Tazewell."

 

[Dallas Volunteer]

So his death is suspicious, I wonder what in the the world happened to him. I wonder where his truck is at? Has anybody seen any updates as to location of truck if known?

 

[mlhenn]

Investigation continues as missing Tazewell man found dead

At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, Tennessee Bureau of Criminal Investigation Special Agents are working alongside the CCSO and the Tazewell Police Department in investigating the circumstances leading to the death.

Massengill’s body will be sent for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.


At this time, the investigation remains active and ongoing, and no further information is available. authorities said.

Anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area of Ferguson Ridge Road within the last week is asked to contact the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office at 423-626-3385, the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND or a local law enforcement agency.

 

[Limecat]

So sad. Not how I thought this one would turn out. Offering condolences to those who loved him and prayers for the repose of Aaron’s soul. May he rest in peace.

 

[MajorHoople]

TBI investigating Tazewell man’s death as homicide | WATE 6 On Your Side

"The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released an update on their probe into the death of a Tazewell man who had been reported missing.

TBI assisting Claiborne Co. Sheriff with investigation of Tazewell man’s death
A TBI spokesperson said Thursday that foul play is now suspected in the death of 28-year-old Aaron Massengill, whose body was found along Ferguson Ridge Road in Tazewell on Monday, Feb. 22. The case is now being investigated as a homicide."

 

[mlhenn]

Obituary of Aaron Jeremiah Massengill | Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home

 

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[mlhenn]

Push on to recover Massengill truck - Claiborne Progress

Feb 24
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Sandy Clark, who spearheaded the massive volunteer search effort, took to her Facebook page to encourage anyone knowing the whereabouts of Massengill’s truck to call the authorities.



Clark is urging the public to be on the lookout for Massengill’s vehicle, a 1991 black hard body Nissan pickup truck carrying the license plate #DBF-828.

Anyone with information about this case, has seen Massengill’s truck or witnessed suspicious activity in the Ferguson Ridge Road area of Tazewell during the week prior to Feb. 22 is encouraged to contact the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office at 423-626-3385 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at: 1-800-TBI-FIND. Or, log onto: [email protected].

 

[killarney rose]

Three charged with the murder of Tazewell man Aaron Massengill | wbir.com

 

[MajorHoople]

Three charged with murder in the death of Tazewell man Aaron Massengill

 

[mlhenn]

Three charged with murder of Tazewell man Aaron Massengill | wbir.com

UPDATE:
Three people have been charged with murder in the death of Tazewell homicide victim Aaron Massengill.

According to Claiborne County and Tazewell law enforcement, Courtney LeAnn Gilpin of New Tazewell, Patrick Andrew Smith of Keokee, Virginia, and Jimmy Lee Riffe of Catawba, North Carolina, have been charged with first degree felony murder, aggravated robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery.

Credit: TBI
Courtney Gilpin, 23 (left), Jimmy Riffe, 36 (center), and Patrick Smith, 26 (right)


All three suspects were arrested in Sullivan County. Gilpin and Riffe are being held at the Claiborne County Jail, and Smith is awaiting transport to Claiborne County from Sullivan County.

The three are set to appear before a judge 9 a.m. Tuesday.

 

[mlhenn]

Three charged with murder of Tazewell man Aaron Massengill | wbir.com

Courtney LeAnn Gilpin, Patrick Andrew Smith, and Jimmy Lee Riffe have been arrested.

Claiborne County authorities identified (viewed Feb 22) surveillance video of Massengill's truck taken at a Pilot store in Middlesboro, Ky. The video also showed a male and female.

The timestamp on the video was about 11:30 p.m. Feb. 16 -- the same night Massengill last was seen.

Feb. 22, Massengill's body was found along a road in Tazewell. The TBI revealed Monday that he'd been shot to death.

On Feb. 25, the TBI tweeted out security photos of a woman taken at a convenience center.
That night Gilpin's mother contacted Claiborne County authorities to say the woman shown in the photos was her daughter. She said she'd been trying to reach Gilpin, who she said was pregnant.

From there, investigators tracked the suspects to Kingsport, where they were arrested Feb. 26.

The TBI said authorities recovered Massengill's Nissan at a home in Sullivan County, where they found the three suspects.

Court records suggest the three engaged in a plot to lure Massengill out to they could take his pickup.

 

[mlhenn]

TBI hunts Massengill murderer as county mourns - Claiborne Progress

Aaron seemed to be loved by many. Prayers for his family as they go through this very tragic and trying time.


Three arrested in Massengill murder - Claiborne Progress


On Feb. 22, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Agents began working alongside detectives with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office and the Tazewell Police Department in investigating the death of Aaron Jeremiah Massengill (DOB 3/30/92), after his body was discovered along Ferguson Ridge Road in Tazewell. An autopsy revealed that Massengill died as a result of a gunshot wound.

During the course of the investigation, authorities developed Patrick Andrew Smith (DOB 8/21/94), Courtney L. Gilpin (DOB 9/11/97), and Jimmy Lee Riffe (DOB 4/26/84) as suspects in the case. Further investigation revealed that the suspects were at a residence in Sullivan County.

On Friday, with the assistance of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, all three were taken into custody. The victim’s vehicle was also recovered at the residence.

Today, warrants were obtained for Smith, Gilpin, and Riffe, charging all three with one count of First Degree Murder, one count of Aggravated Robbery, and one count of Conspiracy to Commit Robbery. Riffe and Gilpin are being held in the Claiborne County Jail. Smith is currently being held in the Sullivan County Jail, awaiting transport back to Claiborne County.

 

[killarney rose]

$1 million bond set for three charged with murder of Tazewell man Aaron Massengill | wbir.com

 

[mlhenn]

$1 million bond set for three charged with murder of Tazewell man Aaron Massengill | wbir.com

All three defendants charged in the murder of Tazewell man Aaron Massengill appeared before a Claiborne County judge on Tuesday morning.

At the prosecution’s request, Courtney LeAnn Gilpin, Patrick Andrew Smith and Jimmy Lee Riffe will be held in jail in lieu of a $1 million bond.


The defense for all three said they will argue to reduce the bond amount later.

The judge said he would leave it up to the lawyers to set future court dates including a preliminary hearing date and ordered the defendants not to contact Massengill’s family.

Gilpin, Smith and Riffe are charged with first-degree murder, aggravated robbery and other charges in the Feb. 16 killing of Massengill.

Authorities allege the three conspired to steal Massengill’s pickup truck.

Records show Gilpin has prior drug paraphernalia and driving-related charges.

 

[mlhenn]

Family of Aaron Massengill speaks after suspects are arrested for his murder | WATE 6 On Your Side

Massengill has been laid to rest. His family is now ready to share how they want him to be remembered. Sharon Massengill, Aaron’s mother says he was always respectful.

“That child never ever talked back to me his entire life,” Massengill said. “He was a really good kid. And I understand with his age he wasn’t considered a kid but he’ll always be my child.”

Aaron’s sister, Ashley Bolden says he was known around his community for being helpful. Even to strangers. In the end, Aaron’s community gave back what he gave to them.

Hundreds of people came together to help search for Aaron. Many donated money to go toward a reward for his safe return. During the darkest time of their lives, this family chooses to focus on the light.

 

[kshultz06082]

All this for a 30 year old pickup truck? Such an absolute tragedy!

 

[mlhenn]

https://wbir.com/embeds/video/51-652711f0-fcbf-49dd-9fa4-7011de6ca708/iframe?jwsource=cl

video of 3 suspects

 

[nao]

Kshultz06082.....no kidding a 91 Nissan truck!!!!..it says they planned it....that makes no sense...well, they were caught quite quickly...none are very clever it seems.

 

[mrz]

Kshultz06082.....no kidding a 91 Nissan truck!!!!..it says they planned it....that makes no sense...well, they were caught quite quickly...none are very clever it seems.

Exactly! Why plan to steal an old pickup? Then kill the guy and keep the truck?