Judge sends murder case against Kenneth DeHart back to grand jury, finding probable cause to believe he murdered Blount Co. deputy

Kenneth DeHart case going to grand jury for the second time

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Kenneth DeHart appeared in court Tuesday for his second preliminary hearing, and his case was sent to a grand jury again. DeHart is accused of shooting and killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan and shooting and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers during a February 2024 traffic stop. A judge ordered him to [...]

Judge sends murder case against Kenneth DeHart back to grand jury, finding probable cause to believe he murdered Blount Co. deputy

Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr., 43, faces more than a dozen charges, including a premeditated first-degree murder charge in the killing of Greg McCowan.