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BCSO: Son arrested after stabbing, killing mom

The woman was found at a residence off Samples Road on Friday, according to the Blount County Sheriff's Office.

LOUISVILLE, Tennessee — UPDATE (9/11): The Blount County Sheriff's Office has charged 25-year-old Zachary Hayes with criminal homicide after he stabbed his mom to death. You can read more here. 

RELATED: BCSO: 25-year-old man charged after stabbing, killing mom and cat

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A person of interest, Zachary Justin Hayes, in the death of a 63-year-old woman, is in custody, the Blount County Sheriff's Office announced Saturday.

The 25-year-old is also a person of interest in aggravated burglary, BCSO said. Hayes was taken to the Blount County Correctional Facility where he will be served a warrant for aggravated burglary.  

Hayes’ bond amount and court date have not been released. The investigation is ongoing.

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The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a woman was found in a home Friday evening. 

The home is located off Samples Road, according to BCSO. Her body was taken to Knox County Regional Forensic Center for an autopsy.

This is a developing story. We will update you when we learn more. 

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