Hawkins County investigators trying to identify dead woman found in ditch

UPDATE, 3:15 p.m.

Sheriff Ronnie Lawson says the dead female found Monday morning in Church Hill has been identified. Lawson also noted that the person is not being identified and no other information will be released until investigators have all their information.

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Investigators in Hawkins County are asking for the public’s help following the discovery of a dead body Monday morning.

A report from Sheriff Ronnie Lawson said a white female was found lying in a ditch on Tranbarger Road in Church Hill. The sheriff said her identification has not been confirmed but did describe tattoos on the woman’s body including an American flag on her back left shoulder with a cross in the center.

It also said ‘God Bless You All’ at the top and ‘Love Papa 4-30-45 to 8-2-14’ on the bottom. Her remains have been sent for an autopsy.