Event Brief
Day two in Allen murder trial focuses on testimony
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Day two of Heather and Brian Allen’s first-degree murder trial continued in Jacksboro as jurors listened to police interviews. Adult Protective Services worker Vicky McCaulley testified the family was cooperative and that she later realized “We have a homicide” after noticing days not accounted for. Pediatric epilepsy specialist Dr. Ernesto Gonzalez testified about Tanner Ausmus’ Lennox Gastaut Syndrome and seizures.
WHO: Heather Allen and Brian Allen; Tanner Ausmus; Vicky McCaulley; Dr. Ernesto Gonzalez
WHAT: Second day testimony in the first-degree murder trial alleging the Allens killed their son, Tanner Ausmus; includes police interview playback and medical testimony about his epilepsy condition.
WHEN: Sep 24, 2026 at 4:49 PM ET
WHERE: Jacksboro, Tennessee
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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