John Willis, 26, was found dead at his home on Tupelo Way in Louisville, Tennessee, on February 16, 2021; police described the circumstances as suspicious and opened a homicide investigation. Detectives from the Alcoa Police Department, aided by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other local agencies, led the probe.

On February 24, 2021, 38-year-old Steven Greene of Maryville was arrested and charged with criminal homicide; the Blount County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team assisted with his arrest. Investigators later identified at least one other person involved, and a second suspect, Heidi Litton, was arrested after evidence indicated she had planned the killing. Greene cooperated with prosecutors, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, especially aggravated burglary, and tampering with evidence, and agreed to testify against Litton. Both Greene and Litton received 25-year prison terms.

If anyone knew John Willis or has information about what happened that night on Tupelo Way, please come forward.