Posted 11/4/22

On April 19th, 2021, Jim Grimes, community member and business owner, went out to feed the animals at his Lynnville property.  It was at this time that Jim was shot and died from his injuries. 

Giles County Sheriff’s Office investigators and our federal partners are working diligently on this case and are following up on every lead and tip we receive.  We continue to use every available investigative method, technology, and resource toward our unified goal of seeking justice.

To protect the integrity of the investigation, we are unable to share specific details at this time, however, based on the investigation to date, it saddens us to advise that we believe the person or persons responsible for Jim’s death are members of our small community.  Further, investigators continue to review and test evidence, and recent advancements in technology have allowed us to develop new investigative leads.

Investigators also continue to conduct interviews related to this case.   

We are asking for your cooperation, it ‘s not too late to come forward.  For those individuals who may have information about this incident who have not yet spoken to law enforcement or believe their information may be insignificant, please contact us at 931-638-2358 or 1-800-TBI-Find.