Tennessee mom who vanished from Walmart found dead in remote area; 2 in custody
Tennessee authorities have arrested two people in connection with Chelsie Walker's disappearance and death
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Tennessee authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with the disappearance and death of Chelsie Walker, a mom of two.
Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones announced the arrests in a Sunday Facebook post and said charges against the individuals are forthcoming, but he has not released new information since.
The Madisonville Police Department said Walker, 24, was last seen at a Walmart in Madison on Oct. 29. Walker's Facebook profile lists one of her jobs as an online grocery pickup worker at Walmart.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Monroe County detectives "later gathered evidence that Chelsie Walker was last seen at a residence in Tellico Plains, Tennessee," Jones said in his Facebook post.
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Tennessee authorities discovered Chelsie Walker's remains on Nov. 6 — days after she was last seen on Oct. 29. (Facebook/ Chelsie Walker)
Detectives from both the sheriff's office and Madisonville PD located the 24-year-old mother's remains "in a remote area in Monroe County," Jones said.
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Friends and acquaintances of Walker remembered her as a kind and loving woman who cared deeply for her children.
Detectives from both the sheriff's office and Madisonville PD located the 24-year-old mother's remains 'in a remote area in Monroe County.' (Facebook/ Chelsie Walker)
In a Sept. 26 Facebook post, Walker shared a Bible verse that reflects on death from Psalm 23:4: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. For you are with me; your rod [and] your staff, they comfort me."
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It is unclear how Walker vanished or how the two individuals in custody are involved in her disappearance and death.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Detectives are still investigating Walker's mysterious death.