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Johnathon Defore Charged In Slaying Of Michael Oldham At Dayton

  • Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Johnathon Defore
Johnathon Defore

A 21-year-old Dayton, Tn., man has been charged in the shooting death of Michael Oldham, also 21, on Tuesday.

Johnathon Defore was charged with criminal homicide.

The incident happened on Lower Cove Loop Road.

The victim was found dead at the scene.

Defore is being held at the Rhea County Jail without bond.

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