A mother and daughter were found dead in their home at Pikeville on Thursday night. They were identified as Deanna Lawrence, 46, and daughter Dedra Lawrence, 24.
A third person was taken to a Chattanooga hospital. He was identified as Joe Whitenburg, the mother's boyfriend. Police said he would be charged in the two deaths.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the double murder at 84 Sawmill Road, near West Railroad Avenue.
All three victims lived at the residence.