Tennessee Bureau of Investigation looking for answers into deaths of Kentucky man and Tennessee woman

Dyersburg, Tn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues to seek the public’s assistance in the ongoing investigation into the deaths of two individuals found inside a burned vehicle in Dyer County, Tenn. on February 2.

In an effort to identify the individual(s) who may know about or be connected to the incident, Special Agents are seeking information about anyone who owned a Lotto Sport Italia sweatshirt, collected at the scene, similar to the stock image below.

Agents also are asking for information about anyone who may have suffered unexplained burns or injuries since February 2. This could also include unexplained changes in hairstyles, particularly the length of a person’s hair.

Robert W. Williams, of Hartford, Kentucky, and Samantha Nicole Dial/Hankins, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, were found deceased in a burned car in an area off Great River Road in Dyer County, on February 2.

The Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson and the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible. Anyone with information concerning the incident should contact the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND or the Tennessee Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017.