Mystery grows as four people are found dead hours after infant was abandoned on a stranger's lawn
Dyer County Sheriff's Office did not say explicitly how the two cases were linked, but did provide information about the deaths in an update to a post concerning the child.
According to the department, officers responded Monday afternoon that a dark-colored minivan was reported to have dropped off an infant in a car seat at a random individual's front yard.
Medical officers were called to evaluate the child, who is now safe, the sheriff's office said.
In an update several hours later the sheriff's office said that the child had been identified and that investigators were looking to speak with Cortney Rose, Matthew Wilson, and Adrianna Williams.
On Wednesday, local outlets reported that Rose, Wilson and Williams were among the deceased as well as a unnamed juvenile.
The Independent contacted the sheriff's office on Wednesday but not further updates were yet available.
On Tuesday, Dyer County Sheriff announced its investigators were actively working alongside the Lake County Sheriff's Office at a crime scene in Lake County, where four individuals had been found deceased.
The identities of the victims were not released pending notification of next of kin, the department said.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have been requested to respond to assist with this incident.
In a statement, Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box said: "This is a deeply saddening day for our community. We are committed to uncovering the truth and ensuring justice is served."
Box thanked Lake County Sheriff Bryan Avery and his officers for their swift assistance and collaboration.
'The Dyer County Sheriff's Office remains dedicated to resolving both the abandoned infant case and the ongoing investigation at the crime scene,' a statement read.
'We will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. Please remember everyone in your prayers.'
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