Husband faces judge in murder of Scott County deputy
An investigation by the TBI into a Scott County deputy’s death has ended in the indictment of her husband on murder and rape charges.
ONEIDA, Tenn. (WVLT) - An investigation from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of an Oneida man on murder and sex abuse charges related to the death of a Scott County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, according to a release from the TBI.
The investigation into Deputy April Duncan’s death began in January of 2022. Deputies responded to the 600 block of Locust Lane on the report of a shooting, officials said. Upon arrival, April Duncan was found dead inside the home.
The Scott County Grand Jury returned indictments charging Tommy Duncan with one count of second-degree murder, one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child and five counts of rape. Tommy Duncan was also working for the Scott County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy when TBI agents began investigating, according to the release.
Tommy Duncan appeared before a Scott County judge on Monday, May 22, for his arraignment on one count of second-degree murder, one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child, and five counts of rape. The judge set a preliminary hearing for July 24.
Tommy Duncan is being held on a $1 million bond.
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