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Eric Byrd and Amanda Bishop, both natives of Roane County and former students of Roane County High School, have been indicted for the first-degree murder of Jacob Bishop, Amanda Bishop’s estranged husband at the time of his death in 2019. Jacob Bishop, an Army National Guard veteran, was found murdered in the early hours of October 1, 2019, at his residence in Lenoir City.
The Loudon County Grand Jury handed down the indictments on Monday, following testimony by the Criminal Investigative Division of the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant Chief Kevin Kirkland and Investigative Sergeant Chad McVay presented the case, which was spearheaded by District Attorney Russell Johnson.
Eric Byrd was apprehended at his home in Lenoir City late Monday, while Amanda Bishop was arrested at her workplace, Roane Academy in Rockwood.
The murder investigation has been ongoing since the day of the incident. However, recent advancements in the analysis of digital data and evidence have accelerated the case, ultimately leading to the first-degree murder charges against both Byrd and Bishop.
