David Jenkins
Expanded manhunt in Franklin County, Tenn., slaying
Corey MatthewsThe search for the fourth suspect in the March 24 cornfield slaying of Cowan, Tenn., resident Corey Matthews has expanded to New York state, authorities said.
Authorities in Steuben County, N.Y., said they are on the lookout for David Gordon Jenkins, 46, who is said to be a former resident of the town of Corning, N.Y.
Jenkins has been listed on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top 10 Most Wanted list since early April and is the subject of a $1,000 reward for information in Tennessee, authorities said.
Franklin County, Tenn., Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Chris Guess said U.S. Marshals Office agents have “focused” efforts in Steuben County and believe Jenkins is in that county or nearby.
“He is from there. He might have gone back home. He’s familiar with the area,” Guess said.