On 8-31-2017, the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Batesville Police Department in reference to a deceased person call. Investigators from the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office responded, and through the course of investigation determined that the person, later identified as Brittany Marshall, was possibly the victim of a homicide. Her husband, Terry Marshall, was taken into custody and formal charges are pending. This case is still under investigation.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

~Sheriff Chris Brown

*****UPDATE*****

September 15, 2017: The Sheriff’s Office has fielded several inquiries into the specific manner of death in this case.  There have been several claims circulated which have caused a great deal of alarm and concern, which we would like to address.  While we are still waiting for the finalized autopsy report, we have spoken to the Medical Examiner who has advised us that the only visible injuries to Mrs. Marshall’s body were a single gunshot wound to the head, and a few small bruises.  The Sheriff’s Office wishes to express our condolences to the family, and give reassurance to our community as a whole that we will continue to work tirelessly investigating every aspect of this case until it’s conclusion. 

-Sheriff Chris Brown