Bell Buckle Murder Case Moves Forward

A boyfriend accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend this past March will see his case go before a Rutherford County Grand Jury. Assistant Rutherford County District Attorney J. Paul Newman told our news partner WGNS Radio.

Lead Detective Steve Craig said that 29-year old Carly Hassett of Millersburg Road in Bell Buckle was pronounced dead at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.
32-year old Jared Partin of Millersburg Road was charged with first-degree murder.
Sheriff’s Detective Craig noted, “There had been domestic issues for years, leading to severe arguments during the last two days of her life that resulted in the death of Carly Hassett.”