Sherri Dawn Hicks-Hall, 54, was found dead on her property in McEwen, Tennessee on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Authorities with the Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and the investigation quickly focused on her eldest son, 18-year-old William Keaton Hall. He was taken into custody in the early morning hours of August 24 and charged with criminal homicide.

Officials say Keaton Hall allegedly confessed to shooting his mother and then attempted to conceal her body and hide evidence. Investigators described the inquiry as a very difficult case with many twists and turns, and said no clear motive had been determined though some issues may have built up over time. Family and friends expressed shock, calling Sherri the sweetest woman and noting her devotion to her children.

If anyone in the McEwen area knew Sherri or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know with the Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office.