21-year-old wanted for questioning in homicide investigation captured, victim identified

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Suspect, 21, Sought for Questioning After Murder, Victim Identified

The Grainger County Sheriff’s Office said Dilan McFall, 21, is being sought for questioning following a murder.

The Grainger County Sheriff’s Office said a 21-year-old man wanted for questioning was apprehended.

According to GCSO, Dilan McFall, 21, was taken into custody late Monday night.

The Grainger County Sheriff’s Office said they are searching for a man following a murder on Monday.

Authorities said police are searching for Dilan McFall, 21. He is described as a white male, approximately 5’9″ tall and weighing about 145 lbs. With black hair and brown eyes. According to a release from GCSO, he is wanted for questioning as part of a murder investigation.

They said people should also be on the lookout for a 2017 white Ford Escape with license plates reading “214-BJTF”.

GCSO said around 2:17 p.m., officials received a call reporting a dead body on the side of the road. When they arrived, police said the person was deceased. They later said someone had seen a white vehicle leave the area “at a high rate of speed” before the body was found.

The body was identified as 21-year-old Grace E. Miller from Rutledge. GCSO also said Miller was an acquaintance of McFall’s.

Anyone who spots McFall or the vehicle should not approach them. GCSO also said there may be other people inside the vehicle. GCSO said they should call 911 or the Grainger County Dispatch at 865-828-3337.

GCSO said deputies are investigating along with agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

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