TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020

Horrific child death and abuse case heads to Roane County grand jury

June 26, 2020

KINGSTON, Tenn. - A Roane County couple linked to the deaths of two of their five adopted children waived their rights to preliminary hearings Friday in a horrific child abuse case spanning two counties.

Michael Anthony Gray Sr., 63, and his wife, Shirley Gray, 60, appeared briefly via videoconference from Roane County jail before Roane County General Sessions Court Judge Terry Stevens sent the case to a grand jury for review. They face charges of aggravated child abuse and neglect, especially aggravated kidnapping and abuse of a corpse.

Ninth Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson said after the proceeding that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the grand jury isn't until October, but county officials are looking into the possibility of calling a special session before that time.
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Prosecutors are still waiting for results of a DNA test to confirm the identity of the child.
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No charges have been filed in connection with the Knox County investigation. And no one has been charged with the death of either child, pending autopsy results.

Bumping your post up to show that they sent the case to a grand jury for review. Next scheduled meeting of the grand jury is not until October. There probably won't be any court records until after the grand jury meets.

I found that both of them are still listed as inmates in Roane County jail and their charges are also listed.

inmates
 
Bumping your post up to show that they sent the case to a grand jury for review. Next scheduled meeting of the grand jury is not until October. There probably won't be any court records until after the grand jury meets.

I found that both of them are still listed as inmates in Roane County jail and their charges are also listed.

inmates

Thanks! I clicked on one of the charges - and these names came up:

Gray, Michael Anthony 63 ...
Gray, Shirley Ann 60 ...
Wolfe, Kelly Jolena 42 ...

link: inmates

Who is Wolfe??!! She is charged on 6/17/20 with 1 count of aggravated child abuse/neglect & says her next court date is 11/2/20.

Have you heard of her?? Is she associated with this case? I think she would be if her name came up on the link!
 
Thanks! I clicked on one of the charges - and these names came up:

Gray, Michael Anthony 63 ...
Gray, Shirley Ann 60 ...
Wolfe, Kelly Jolena 42 ...

link: inmates

Who is Wolfe??!! She is charged on 6/17/20 with 1 count of aggravated child abuse/neglect & says her next court date is 11/2/20.

Have you heard of her?? Is she associated with this case? I think she would be if her name came up on the link!
Thanks! I clicked on one of the charges - and these names came up:

Gray, Michael Anthony 63 ...
Gray, Shirley Ann 60 ...
Wolfe, Kelly Jolena 42 ...

link: inmates

Who is Wolfe??!! She is charged on 6/17/20 with 1 count of aggravated child abuse/neglect & says her next court date is 11/2/20.

Have you heard of her?? Is she associated with this case? I think she would be if her name came up on the link!

Yes, it happened to me too. I think it's just a fluke in their search system programming.
 
Okay - these guys are finally in the court site!

For both: (I didn't copy Shirley's - there are both the same charges & court date).


Party Name TCA Code TCA Desc Filing Date Violation Date Disposition Date Disposition Type
1 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-202 FIRST DEGREE MURDER 10/20/2020 03/31/2017
2 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-202 FIRST DEGREE MURDER 10/20/2020 03/31/2017
3 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-202 FIRST DEGREE MURDER 10/20/2020 03/31/2017
4 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-202 FIRST DEGREE MURDER 10/20/2020 03/31/2017

5 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
6 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
7 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
8 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
9 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
10 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
11 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
12 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
13 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 10/20/2018
14 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 10/20/2018
15 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 10/20/2018
16 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
17 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
18 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
19 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
20 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-15-402 AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016

21 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-304 AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
22 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-304 AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
23 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-304 AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING 10/20/2020 06/13/2016

24 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-305 ESP AGGRAVATED KIDNAP - ATTEMPT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
25 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-305 ESP AGGRAVATED KIDNAP - ATTEMPT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016

26 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-304 AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
27 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-304 AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
28 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-304 AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING 10/20/2020 06/13/2016

29 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-305 ESP AGGRAVATED KIDNAP - ATTEMPT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
30 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-305 ESP AGGRAVATED KIDNAP - ATTEMPT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016

31 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-304 AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
32 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-304 AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
33 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-304 AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING 10/20/2020 06/13/2016

34 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-305 ESP AGGRAVATED KIDNAP - ATTEMPT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
35 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-13-305 ESP AGGRAVATED KIDNAP - ATTEMPT 10/20/2020 06/13/2016

36 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-14-136 FALSIFYING EDU AND ACAD RECORDS 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
37 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-14-136 FALSIFYING EDU AND ACAD RECORDS 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
38 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-14-136 FALSIFYING EDU AND ACAD RECORDS 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
39 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-14-136 FALSIFYING EDU AND ACAD RECORDS 10/20/2020 06/13/2016
40 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-14-136 FALSIFYING EDU AND ACAD RECORDS 10/20/2020 06/13/2016

41 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-14-103 THEFT OF PROPERTY - $60,000 - $250,000 10/20/2020 06/13/2016

42 Michael Anthony Gray Sr 39-17-312 ABUSE OF CORPSE 10/20/2020 03/31/2017


Hearing For Role Hearing Type Hearing Date/Time Judge Hearing Result
Michael Anthony Gray Sr Defendant Arraignment 10/26/2020 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks


link: Roane County - Criminal Case Detail
 
Couple indicted on murder, kidnapping counts after child’s body found buried at Roane Co. home

"A grand jury in Roane County returned a 42-count indictment that includes charges of murder against a couple accused in the deaths of two of their adopted children, according to a release from the Office of District Attorney General Russell Johnson."

"Michael Gray, Sr. and Shirley Gray were indicted after the bodies of two adopted children were found on two different properties connected to the Grays over the summer.

Shortly after the girl’s remains were discovered, the remains of another child were discovered at a property in Knox County linked to the Grays. At the time of the body’s discovery, the home belonged to the Grays' son, Michael Anthony Jr., whom investigators believe knew about the abuse the children faced. The indictments in this case are not connected to this case. According to the release, there is still an ongoing investigation by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office."
 
Monday, October 26th:
*Arraignment Hearing for both (@ 9am CT) – TN – Heather “Sophie” Gray (11) (Died in 2017, Ten Mile, Roane County) & Jonathan Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy - *Michael Anthony Gray, Sr. (63) arrested & charged (5/25/20) & indicted (10/20/20) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 counts (6/13/16) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 3 counts (8/20/18) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 9 counts of aggravated kidnapping, 6 counts of especially aggravated kidnapping-attempts, 5 counts of falsifying education & academy records, 1 count of theft of property ($60K-$250K) & 1 count of abuse of a corpse. $500K bond.
*Shirley Ann Gray (60) arrested & charged (5/25/20) & indicted (10/20/20) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 counts (6/13/16) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 3 counts (8/20/18) of aggravated child abuse/ neglect/ endangerment, 9 counts of aggravated kidnapping, 6 counts of especially aggravated kidnapping-attempts, 5 counts of falsifying education & academy records, 1 count of theft of property ($60K-$250K) & 1 count of abuse of a corpse. $500K bond.
Case & court info from 5/26/20 to 5/29/20 reference post #52 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020

6/9/20 Update: Next hearing on 6/26/20 for both. 6/26/20: A Roane County couple waived their rights to preliminary hearings Friday. They appeared briefly via videoconference from Roane County jail before Roane County General Sessions Court Judge Terry Stevens sent the case to a grand jury for review. They face charges of aggravated child abuse and neglect, especially aggravated kidnapping and abuse of a corpse. Ninth Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson said after the proceeding that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the grand jury isn't until October, but county officials are looking into the possibility of calling a special session before that time. Prosecutors are still waiting for results of a DNA test to confirm the identity of the child. No charges have been filed in connection with the Knox County investigation. And no one has been charged with the death of either child, pending autopsy results.
10/20/20 Update: Grand jury indictment. See above for all 43 charges. Arraignment hearing for both on 10/26/20.
 
Couple pleads not guilty to killing, abusing adopted children

October 26, 2020

KINGSTON, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee couple pleaded not guilty Monday to dozens of charges including murder and abuse involving children they had adopted.

Michael Gray Sr., 63, and Shirley Gray, 60, were arraigned on the 42-count indictment handed down last week by a Roane County grand jury, news outlets reported.
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Michael Gray told authorities that the girl was about 10 when she died in 2017, a few months after she was locked in the basement, and that he buried her inside a barn in the backyard, the warrants said. Investigators found her skeletal remains the day after the 911 call.

The couple is also facing a theft charge. Authorities say they didn't report the girl's death and kept receiving state benefits.
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he Grays are due in court again in December.
 
Hearing For Role Hearing Type Hearing Date/Time Judge Hearing Result
Michael Anthony Gray Sr Defendant Status 12/18/2020 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks

Michael Anthony Gray Sr Defendant Arraignment 10/26/2020 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks Case Rescheduled

link: Roane County - Criminal Case Search by Party Name


Hearing For Role Hearing Type Hearing Date/Time Judge Hearing Result
Shirley Ann Gray Defendant Status 12/18/2020 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks

Shirley Ann Gray Defendant Arraignment 10/26/2020 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks Case Rescheduled

link: Roane County - Criminal Case Search by Party Name
 
East Tenn. man faces murder charge in death of boy whose remains were found buried behind Halls home

"Michael Anthony Gray Jr., the son of an East Tennessee couple who were indicted on murder and kidnapping charges after a child’s body was found buried at Roane Co. home, was booked into a Knox County jail Thursday morning.

Gray Jr. is the son of Michael Anthony Gray Sr. and Shirley Gray, the couple charged in the death of their adopted daughter in Roane County.

According to reports, Gray Jr. was booked into jail on an indictment for 20 counts including, first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, child neglect and abuse of a corpse. Gray’s bond is set at $500,000.

The Gray’s 11-year-old adopted daughter was discovered buried in the backyard of their Roane County residence located on the 1000 block of Drive Fort Valley Road on May 22. Officials say the body had been buried there since 2017. Shortly after, the body of a young boy, Jonathan Gray, was found buried behind the home in Halls.

The Halls home belonged to Gray Jr. and his partner. Authorities said the Grays' children endured abuse and lived in “deplorable conditions,” at the Halls home."
 
Can anyone access this court site? Wanting to know when Michael, Jr. will be in court. And I found his age - 40.

https://www.knoxcounty.org/criminalcourt/online_tools/dockets.php

TIA! and
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I can, but I've never done this before. When I put in Michael Gray and dates for the next year, this is all I get:

Defendant or Violator: MICHAEL GRAY
Division: DIVISION 3
Charge: FELONY MURDER, AGG. CHILD ABUSE, AGG. CHILD NEGLECT, ABUSE OF A CORPSE
Hearing Type: ARRAIGNMENT
Court Date: 2020-11-05 09:00:00
IDN: 1032591
Docket: 118134
Booking Status: In Custody
 

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