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

New Posts

Niner said:
Any idea how old Jr. is? Can't find it...
Click to expand...

Hello Niner,

Here's some info from the website of Knox County Sheriff:
Knox County Tennessee - Sheriff - Inmate Population

Name: GRAY, MICHAEL ANTHONY
DOB: 11-SEP-80
IDN#: 1032591

Charge: FELONY MURDER, AGG. CHILD ABUSE, AGG. CHILD NEGLECT, ABUSE OF A CORPSE

Next Court Date: 05-NOV-20

Division: DIVISION 3

Court Event: ARRAIGNMENT

Role: DEFENDANT

Bond Type: APPEARANCE

Bond Amount: $500000 SET
 
KCSO identifies suspect in KPD officer-involved shooting in Fountain City | wbir.com

"A Roane County couple charged with abusing and killing an adopted child now face similar charges in Knox County, plus charges of Tenncare fraud and theft.

Michael Anthony Gray Sr. and Shirley Gray were initially charged after the body of Sophie Gray, an adopted daughter, was found on their property in Ten Mile. Other adopted children in the home said they'd faced years of abuse, including being caged and malnourished. They have since pleaded not guilty to those charges.

After that, authorities searched their previous home in Powell, where their son Michael Anthony Gray Jr still lived. The body of an adopted son, Jonathan Gray, was found on that property.

Gray Jr. was charged with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect and abuse of a corpse.

Now, the elder Grays are also charged in Knox County with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse, Tenncare fraud and theft.

Shirley Gray and Michael Gray Jr. are due in Criminal Court on Thursday. Michael Gray Sr. is due in court Friday."
 
Thursday, November 5th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TN – Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy – Michael Anthony Gray, Jr. (40) indicted (10/28/20), arrested & charged (10/29/20) with first-degree felony murder, aggravated child abuse, child neglect & abuse of a corpse, plus 16 other counts. Bond is set at $500K. Knox County
Knox County Grand jury indicts (10/28/20) Michael Anthony Gray Jr. & he was booked into a Knox County jail Thursday morning (10/29/20). Gray Jr. is the son of Michael Anthony Gray Sr. & Shirley Gray, the couple charged in the death of their adopted daughter in Roane County. According to reports, Gray Jr. was booked into Knox County jail on an indictment for 20 counts. Court documents stated, Gray Jr. “did unlawfully kill Jonathan Dalton Gray,” during the perpetration of aggravated child neglect and aggravated child abuse. Gray Jr. is accused of treating the child, “in a manner that was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel or involved the infliction of torture to the victim.” According to court documents, Gray Jr. "did knowingly and other than by accidental means, treat Jonathan, a child eight (8) years of age or less, in a manner that did result in serious bodily injury. The charges against Gray Jr. include the, “especially heinous, atrocious or cruel” treatment and “infliction of torture” on three other children. Gray Jr. is also accused of willfully providing a “false statement, representation, or impersonation” regarding medical assistance benefits. According to court records, Gray Jr. allegedly unlawfully obtained medical assistance benefits by means of deception, fraud, and/or coercion over the value of $500 & obtained adoption benefits of at least $10K.
11/1/20 Update: Arraignment hearing on 11/5/20.
 
Thursday, November 5th:
*Arraignment Hearing (Knox County) (@ 9am CT) – TN – Heather “Sophie” Gray (~10) (Died in 2017, Ten Mile, Roane County) & Jonathan Dalton 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. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse, Tenncare fraud & theft. Knox County
Only for *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. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse, Tenncare fraud & theft. Knox County
Case & court info from 5/26/20 to 6/9/20 reference post #71 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
10/20/20 Update: Roane County: Grand jury indictment. See above for all 43 charges. Arraignment hearing for both on 10/26/20. 10/26/20 Update: Both plead not guilty. Shirley: Knox County: arraignment hearing on 11/5//20 and Michael on 11/6/20 and Roane County: both on 12/18/20 for both.
 
Evidence 'Voluminous' As Prosecution Begins Abuse Case Against Roane County Couple, Son

"A Knox County man was arraigned Thursday on charges he murdered his adoptive step-brother, while his mother's court appearance is being delayed because she'd been exposed to COVID-19.

Michael A. Gray Jr. appeared briefly with defense attorney Scott Lanzon before Knox County Criminal Court Judge Scott Green. Gray Jr. is in custody.

Evidence gathered in the protracted child abuse case against him and his parents, Michael Gray Sr. and Shirley Gray, is "voluminous," authorities said Thursday.

A Knox County grand jury indicted him this month on charges that include murder in the death of Jonathan Gray in 2015 or 2016. Jonathan was no more than age 8 at the time.

Jonathan's remains were found in May in the yard of the Halls home where Gray Jr. lived. Gray's natural parents, Michael Gray Sr. and Shirley Gray, also lived there until they moved to Roane County in 2016 with several of their adoptive children. By then, Jonathan had been buried in the yard, authorities say."

"The judge said he wanted the three defendants to come to court Nov. 20 so he can begin preparing a schedule for prosecution. Shirley Gray can be arraigned at that point."
 
Not sure from your post above @MajorHoople - if this is still a "go" today... but I'll post it anyway! :)

Friday, November 6th:
*Arraignment Hearing (Knox County) (@ 9am CT) – TN – Heather “Sophie” Gray (~10) (Died in 2017, Ten Mile, Roane County) & Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy – only for *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. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. Knox County
*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. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. Knox County
Case & court info from 5/26/20 to 6/9/20 reference post #71 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
10/20/20 Update: Roane County: Grand jury indictment. See above for all 43 charges. Arraignment hearing for both on 10/26/20. 10/26/20 Update: Both plead not guilty. Shirley: Knox County: Next arraignment hearing on 11/5//20 and Michael on 11/6/20 and Roane County: both on 12/18/20 for Roane County.
11/5/20 Update: Knox County: Shirley: was exposed to COVID arraignment hearing rescheduled to 11/20/20.
 
Friday, Nov. 20th:
*Scheduling Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TN – Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls/Powell, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy – Michael Anthony Gray, Jr. (40) indicted (10/28/20), arrested & charged (10/29/20) & arraigned (11/5/20) with first-degree felony murder, aggravated child abuse, child neglect & abuse of a corpse, plus 16 other counts. Bond is set at $500K.
Info on crime reference post #86 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
11/1/20 Update: Arraignment hearing on 11/5/20. 11/5/20 Update: Gray Jr. appeared briefly with defense attorney Scott Lanzon before Knox County Criminal Court Judge Scott Green & was arraigned. A Knox County grand jury indicted him this month on charges that include murder in the death of Jonathan Gray in 2015 or 2016. Jonathan was no more than age 8 at the time. The judge said he wanted the 3 defendants to come to court Nov. 20 so he can begin preparing a schedule for prosecution.
 
Friday, Nov. 20th:
*Arraignment Hearing (for Shirley) & Scheduling Hearing (for Michael) (Knox County) (@ 9am CT) – TN – Heather “Sophie” Gray (~10) (Died in 2017, Ten Mile, Roane County) & Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls/Powell, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy - *Michael Anthony Gray, Sr. (63/now 64) 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. Plead not guilty. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. Knox County have access to jail site w/court dates.
*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. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. Knox County
Case & court info from 5/26/20 to 6/9/20 reference post #71 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
10/20/20 Update: Grand jury indictment. See above for all 43 charges. Arraignment hearing for both on 10/26/20. 10/26/20 Update: Both plead not guilty. Knox County: Shirley: Next arraignment hearing on 11/5//20 and Michael on 11/6/20 and both on 12/18/20 for Roane County. 11/5/20 Update: Knox County/Shirley: Due to her exposure to COVID, arraignment hearing reset to 11/20/20. 11/6/20 Update: Knox County/Michael: Next hearing on 11/20/20.
 
Couple, Son Accused In Killing, Abuse Of Adoptive Children Due In Court Friday

November 19, 2020

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — "The Roane County couple accused of abusing their adoptive children in two East Tennessee counties is set to be in court Friday as the prosecution moves forward with its case.

Shirley Gray, 60, must be arraigned on murder, abuse and theft charges in Knox County. Her previous planned arraignment before Knox County Criminal Court Judge Scott Green had to be postponed earlier this month because she'd been exposed to someone with COVID-19.

Her husband, Michael Gray Sr., 64, and her son, Michael Gray Jr., 40, already have been arraigned in the Knox County case.

Green said at their appearances he wanted to bring everyone together Friday to begin setting deadlines and planning for a trial. At this point, all three Grays are to be tried together.

At one point about five years ago the family all lived together in a house on Cedarbreeze Road in Halls. Sharing the lower part of the house with them were four or five adoptive children.

One of them, Jonathan, died and was buried in the yard, a search warrant states. It's not clear how or why he died.

The elder Grays moved to Roane County in 2016. The couple face murder and abuse charges there as well, tied to their time living in a home in the Ten Mile community. They've pleaded not guilty in that case.

Roane County Sheriff's authorities say in May they found the remains of another adoptive child -- Sophie -- on the Gray property. They also found evidence some of the other children had been subjected to abuse and a limited, spartan diet.

Some of the children suffered stunted growth because of poor care by the Grays, prosecutors say.

Michael Gray Jr. is not charged in Roane County. The Halls house has since been sold."
 
Couple Accused In Killing, Abuse Of Adoptive Children May Be Tried First In Roane County

November 19, 2020

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — UPDATE 4 PM FRIDAY: "Lawyers said Friday the couple accused of abusing several adoptive children and killing two of them will be tried first in Roane County and then later in Knox County for their alleged crimes.

Also Friday, a Knox County judge declined to reduce the bond for the couple's adult biological son, who is accused along with his parents of killing an adoptive child and abusing several others at his Knox County home.

Michael Anthony Gray Jr., 40, is being held in lieu of $500,000 bond.

Criminal Court Judge Scott Green said the amount isn't unreasonable considering he's accused of felony murder and other crimes. Gray and his parents, Michael Sr., and Shirley Gray have been indicted by a Knox County grand jury on counts of first-degree murder, felony murder, aggravated child abuse and other felonies.

Defense attorney Scott Lanzon sought to get his client out of jail, arguing he's been a law-abiding citizen, has no passport to flee the country and is innocent of the murder counts. He said Gray Jr. would be willing to wear a GPS tracking device while free.

"This is going to be a long haul," Lanzon told Green. "My client is innocent."
 
Friday, December 18th:
*Status Hearing for both (Roane County) (@ 9am CT) – TN – Heather “Sophie” Gray (~10) (Died in 2017, Ten Mile, Roane County) & Jonathan Dalton 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/now 64) 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. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/6/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. Plead not guilty. Knox County
*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. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/20/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse andTenncare fraud & theft. No plea entered. Knox County
Case & court info from 5/26/20 to 6/9/20 reference post #71 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
10/20/20 Update: Roane County: Grand jury indictment. See above for all 43 charges. Arraignment hearing for both on 10/26/20. 10/26/20 Update: Both plead not guilty. Shirley: Knox County: Next arraignment hearing on 11/5//20 and Michael on 11/6/20 and Roane County: status hearing on 12/18/20 for Roane County. 11/5/20 Update: Knox County/Shirley: Due to her exposure to COVID, arraignment hearing reset to 11/20/20. 11/6/20 Update: Knox County/Michael: Next hearing on 11/20/20.
11/20/20 Update: Knox County: Judge Scott Green said at their appearances he wanted to bring everyone together Friday to begin setting deadlines & planning for a trial. At this point, all three Grays are to be tried together. Shirley Gray also made her first appearance in the Knox County case. Green informed her of the charges. She's being represented by the Knox County District Public Defender's Office. No plea entered. Michael Gray Sr. was prepared to be in court but didn't make an appearance. The family next is due to appear before Judge Green on 2/4/21. Michael & Shirley will be tried first in Roane County & then later in Knox County for their alleged crimes.
 
Roane County:

Michael:

Hearing For Role Hearing Type Hearing Date/Time Judge Hearing Result
Michael Anthony Gray Sr Defendant Status 02/22/2021 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks

Michael Anthony Gray Sr Defendant Status 12/18/2020 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks Case Rescheduled

link: Roane County - Criminal Case Detail


Shirley:

Hearing For Role Hearing Type Hearing Date/Time Judge Hearing Result
Shirley Ann Gray Defendant Status 02/22/2021 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks

Shirley Ann Gray Defendant Status 12/18/2020 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks Case Rescheduled

link: Roane County - Criminal Case Detail
 
Thursday, Feb. 4th:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TN – Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls/Powell, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy – Michael Anthony Gray, Jr. (40) indicted (10/28/20), arrested & charged (10/29/20) & arraigned (11/5/20) with first-degree felony murder, aggravated child abuse, child neglect & abuse of a corpse, plus 16 other counts. No plea entered. Bond is set at $500K. Reduction in bond denied (11/20/20).
Info on crime reference post #86 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
11/1/20 Update: Arraignment hearing on 11/5/20. 11/5/20 Update: Gray Jr. appeared briefly with defense attorney Scott Lanzon before Knox County Criminal Court Judge Scott Green & was arraigned. A Knox County grand jury indicted him this month on charges that include murder in the death of Jonathan Gray in 2015 or 2016. Jonathan was no more than age 8 at the time. The judge said he wanted the 3 defendants to come to court Nov. 20 so he can begin preparing a schedule for prosecution.
11/20/20 Update: Judge Scott Green said at their appearances he wanted to bring everyone together Friday to begin setting deadlines & planning for a trial. At this point, all three Grays are to be tried together. Criminal Court Judge Scott Green declined to reduce the bond for the couple's adult biological son, Michael Gray, Jr. Gray, Jr.is being held in lieu of $500K bond. The judge could still consider reducing it if the defense requests to again. Next hearing on 2/4/21.

ALSO:

*Status Hearing for both (Knox County) (@ 9am CT) – TN – Heather “Sophie” Gray (~10) (Died in 2017, Ten Mile, Roane County) & Jonathan Dalton 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/now 64) 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. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/6/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. Plead not guilty. Knox County
*Shirley Ann Gray (60/now 61) 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. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/20/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. No plea entered. Knox County
Case & court info from 5/26/20 to 11/6/20 reference post #71 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
11/20/20 Update: Knox County: Judge Scott Green said at their appearances he wanted to bring everyone together Friday to begin setting deadlines & planning for a trial. At this point, all three Grays are to be tried together. Shirley Gray also made her first appearance in the Knox County case. Green informed her of the charges. She's being represented by the Knox County District Public Defender's Office. No plea entered. Michael Gray Sr. was prepared to be in court but didn't make an appearance. The family next is due to appear before Judge Green on 2/4/21. Michael & Shirley will be tried first in Roane County & then later in Knox County for their alleged crimes.
12/18/20 Update: Roane County: Hearing was rescheduled. Next for both status hearing on 2/22/21.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

DNASolves

Who is Escambia County John Doe (1989)?

Members online

... and 147 more.
Total: 4,041 (members: 148, guests: 3,893)

Online statistics

Members online
148
Guests online
3,893
Total visitors
4,041
Totals may include hidden visitors.

Forum statistics

Threads
592,529
Messages
17,970,438
Members
228,795
Latest member
EnvyofAngels
Back
Top