Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to Blackpowder Lane in Soddy Daisy for the report of a deceased person on Friday morning. Upon arrival, deputies found an elderly male deceased and his spouse, an elderly female, in need of medical attention and reportedly suffering from dementia.
The couple were found by a local home healthcare provider during a home visit. It appears the couple had not had any contact with people in several days.
At this point in the investigation, preliminary details lead detectives to believe this was a natural death. The man’s spouse was transported to a local hospital for medical review and treatment.
As this appears to be a natural death, the HCSO is respecting the family’s privacy and withholding the names of those involved.
No further details are available at this time.