Multi-Agency Investigation Underway Amid Fears of Foul Play
Infant Found Alone in Car Seat
At approximately 3:11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, a resident on Old Highway 20 near Tigrett called 911 after a vehicle pulled into their yard, dropped off a baby in a car seat, and drove away. First responders quickly located the baby, who was found unharmed, and she was transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. The child is now in protective custody and reported to be in stable condition.
Missing Adults Identified
The abandoned infant’s identity led investigators to search for four missing adults believed to be her close family members:
- Adrianna Williams—the baby’s mother
- Matthew Wilson—the baby’s father
- Courtney Rose—Adrianna’s mother (the baby’s grandmother)
- Braydon Williams—Adrianna’s brother (the baby’s uncle)
According to family members, the last known contact came at 6:43 a.m. Tuesday when Matthew texted his mother to say he had left Big River Steel and was heading home. None of the four were heard from again.
Bodies Found in Lake County
Late Tuesday night, law enforcement officials located four deceased individuals in rural Lake County. While autopsies and formal identification are still pending, the victims are believed to be Adrianna, Matthew, Courtney, and Braydon. Their deaths are now the focus of an active homicide investigation.
Vehicles of Interest
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating or providing information about the following vehicles connected to the case:
- Late 1980s Ford truck with a white stripe
- 2008 black Dodge Charger
- Small white SUV
Anyone who saw these vehicles in Dyer or Lake County during the morning or afternoon of July 29 is urged to contact authorities.
Community in Shock
The case has devastated the community. Relatives insist that Adrianna and Matthew were loving parents and would never abandon their child. “They wouldn’t just disappear or leave her,” said a close family member. “This is a nightmare we never imagined.”
Local churches and organizations are offering grief counseling and emotional support as neighbors and friends attempt to process the loss.
Investigation Ongoing
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the effort alongside local law enforcement. Sheriff Jeff Box of Dyer County described the situation as “one of the most heartbreaking and urgent” cases the region has faced in years.
Anyone with information is urged to call:
- Dyer County Sheriff’s Office: (731) 285-2802
- TBI Tip Line: 1-800-TBI-FIND
- Or dial 911
In Memory of Lives Lost
As this investigation continues, the state mourns the sudden loss of four individuals and prays for the infant’s future. The families and the broader Tennessee community now await answers, justice, and healing.
