The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resumed its services in the 24th Judicial District, which includes Decatur, Benton, Carroll, Hardin, and Henry counties.
District Attorney Matthew Stowe has also requested a special prosecutor handle the Holly Bobo case in his place.
“We value our relationship with Stowe and are thankful we were able to reach a compromise on these issues,” TBI Director Mark Gwyn said. “We value our relationship and our service to the people of the 24th Judicial District and look forward to preserving the integrity of the cases we pursue in those five counties. We are committed to our relationship with those local law enforcement agencies and hope to do what we can to provide the excellent investigative and forensic resources to which they’re accustomed.”
Just yesterday, TBI had announced it was severing ties with the district and suspending its Holly Bobo investigation.
“I am extremely pleased to announce the resolution of these issues,” Stowe said. “I have the utmost respect and appreciation for the TBI and the services they provide to the people of this great state. Personally, I would like to thank Director Gwyn for his continued cooperation and his dedication to the safety of the citizens of this district. We are all focused on justice for victims and survivors, and I look forward to a successful, professional relationship with TBI staff and Agents.”
