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Crossville Native Fatally Stabbed In Chattanooga

A Crossville native has died after being stabbed in Chattanooga Sunday.

The body of 30-year-old Ashley Cates was discovered Sunday night inside her apartment complex. Authorites have charged 57-year-old Tyrone Murphy with criminal homicide and tampering with evidence.

Police said that Cates had just moved to the apartment and that Murphy was a neighbor. They apparently did not know each other.

Investigators are still following all leads and anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 423-698-2525.

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