Allison Che’ Che’ Rawl, 52, a physical therapist at the Southern Joint Replacement Institute, was killed in her College Grove, Tennessee home in the early hours of July 1, 2026. Responding deputies found Allison with gunshot wounds; she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her husband, 57-year-old Douglas Kirk Rawl, a licensed pharmacist, placed the 911 call and allegedly made a series of disturbing statements to the dispatcher. According to the arrest affidavit, he later told investigators an argument began after Allison woke him on the couch, that he tried to pull her head off, and that he shot her multiple times. He was taken into custody outside the residence after deputies subdued him with a Taser and was charged with criminal homicide, held on a $2.5 million bond. Neighbors said Allison had previously confided about domestic troubles.

Anyone who knew Allison, her work at the institute, or who has information about the Rawl household is asked to come forward.