TBI reports Benton County Man Arrested for Abuse, Death of Infant
August 26, 2014
Jackson, TN – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation yielded warrants that led to the arrest today of a 25-year old Benton County man, charged with first degree murder and aggravated child abuse of a seven-month-old child.
On August 22nd, 2014, at the request of 24th District Attorney Hansel McAdams, TBI Special Agents, with the assistance of deputies from the Benton County Sheriff’s Department and the Department of Children’s Services, investigated the death of Joseph Hilliard.
Westlee Waylon Yates from Benton County was arrested Monday, August 25th for murder and abuse of a seven month old child.
