(WDNews) – In a heartbreaking incident, the body of a 13-year-old girl was discovered on a trail in the Broadacres subdivision of Powell, Tennessee, just outside Knoxville. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office reported that the young victim was found on Tuesday afternoon.
Court records reveal that the girl suffered multiple stab wounds inflicted with a pocketknife. Investigators believe she met with the 15-year-old suspect shortly after midnight on Tuesday. The nature of their relationship remains unclear, and authorities have not disclosed how they identified the boy as the suspect.
The teenage boy was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He made his initial court appearance on Wednesday, followed by a second on Thursday, during which he was appointed an attorney. The suspect is currently being held without bond, with his next court appearance scheduled for January 14.
The victim’s identity has not been publicly released, and the community is left mourning the loss of a young life. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
