Pregnant 17-year-old found dead in Caryville, body sent for autopsy

CARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A 17-year-old girl was found dead in Caryville Tuesday, according to officials with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.

The girl was found on Tennessee Street, according to CCSO officials. WVLT News spoke to the girl’s mother, Carol Ann Wilson, who identified her as Kimber Marie Wilson. Carol Ann Wilson also told WVLT News that the girl was five months pregnant.

According to the family, Kimber Wilson was found dead around 8:30 a.m. in her great-grandfather’s home. The girl’s uncle said he saw her just after midnight, and said she seemed fine.

Kimber Wilson’s family spoke to WVLT News about the girl, describing her as a “good kid” and “smart girl.”

WVLT News spoke with Kimber Wilson’s best friend, Megan Smith, who described her as loyal, kind and the life of the party. She said Kimber Wilson was looking forward to being a mother and was really happy.

“Kimber was my best friend. She was more like a sister to me. And she was there when I needed her. She was actually one of my greatest friends—the only friend that I could count on. Even though we had our differences, she was the main one,” Smith said.

Tennessee Highway Patrol officials said the Caryville Police Department sent out a “be on the lookout” order for a suspect, then canceled it after a few hours. While CPD has not confirmed they have anyone in custody, THP officials did say that usually is the case when a BOLO is canceled.

Wednesday, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation officials told WVLT News that Kimber Wilson’s body had been sent for an autopsy. They also said that the TBI’s Drug Investigation Division are working alongside the Caryville Police Department to investigate the incident.

No more information has been released at this time.

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