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Victim identified, person of interest in custody in Bradley County death investigation

Yellow crime scene tape blocks off a home during a death investigation on the corner of Oakland Lane and Sarasota Drive in Bradley County.
Yellow crime scene tape blocks off a home during a death investigation on the corner of Oakland Lane and Sarasota Drive in Bradley County. Yellow crime scene tape blocks off a home during a death investigation on the corner of Oakland Lane and Sarasota Drive in Bradley County.

By Emmett Gienapp 2 min read

photo Russell Lee Thirkildsen
photo John William Self

UPDATE at 8:40 p.m.: The victim has been identified as 54-year-old John William Self.

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UPDATE at 7 p.m.: Russell Lee Thirkildsen – the person of interest who was detained – is now in custody.

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UPDATE at 6:18 p.m.: Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Bradley County that was reported Monday afternoon.