A press release from the Paris Police Department stated that dispatch received a 911 call on Monday morning and officers responded to 715 Hardy Street in regards to a subject being unconscious. On arrival officers found the body of Fred French inside and he had passed away. During investigation at the scene, officers were able to determine some items belonging to French were missing from the home. French’s body was sent to Nashville for an autopsy.
After leaving 715 Hardy Street on Monday morning, officers were able to locate a person of interest in the case walking on Veterans Drive in Paris. Jefferson L. Freeman was stopped and was found to be in possession of items taken from the home of Fred French. At that time, Freeman was placed under arrest for theft of property over one thousand dollars.
On Tuesday, Investigator Ricky Watson went to Nashville to get autopsy reports and the medical examiner’s office determined that the death was a homicide. After receiving the information, Jefferson Freeman was charged with 1rst Degree Murder by Investigator Josh Frey. Freeman was placed on 500 thousand dollar bond and has a court date on Thursday. The Paris Police department was assisted in the investigation by the 24th Judicial Drug Task Force, Henry County Coroner, and the TBI.
The Carroll North Relay for life will sponsor a Run for Your Life 5K fun run and walk Saturday April 3rd. The event will take place at the McKenzie City Park with registration beginning at 7:30am at the the Barn in the Park. The fun run/walk will start at 9am with the kids fun run at 8:30am. The Entry fee is 15 dollars by March 19th and 20 dollars the day of the race. The entry fee for the two mile walk and Kids Fun Run are only 10 dollars. Anyone who pre-registers will receive a T-shirt. For more information call Jill Renfro at 731-225-5352.
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