Barbara Sue Dixon Rogers, 57, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was one of three women killed on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Rogers and her longtime friend and roommate Mildred Millie Blackwell, 55, were found shot to death at the home on Trousdale Road; Blackwell’s daughter, 29-year-old Juliana White, was discovered dead on Division Street.

Desmon Rhea, known to the victims, was identified as the primary suspect and taken into custody the same day. He was charged with multiple counts including first-degree murder, aggravated child endangerment, aggravated burglary, and using a firearm during a dangerous felony. The case record describes complications from 911 calls made from the residence in the hours before the bodies were found and dispute in court over delayed police response.

At trial the prosecution outlined a timeline saying multiple people were present at the house the night of the killings; the defense questioned investigative delays. Rogers is remembered by family as fun-loving and devoted to her children and grandchildren. Does anyone have information about Barbara, the household that night, or the events leading up to March 8, 2020?