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UPDATED May 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
May 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
TBI: Wanted child sex-crimes suspect found dead
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Michael Dean Marrison, sought by TBI for child sex crimes, has been found deceased, authorities said.
WHO: Michael Dean Marrison (41), wanted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
WHAT: TBI says the man wanted for child sex-crime charges has been found dead
WHEN: May 28, 2026 at 1:53 PM ET
WHERE: Hawkins County, Tennessee
WHY: He was wanted on charges including especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, rape, incest, and tampering with evidence.
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