Name: A decade later, Shannon Hercutt's homicide still a mystery
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Description: What appeared to be a car accident was later ruled murder in the death of a Sevier County woman.

A decade later, Shannon Hercutt's homicide still a mystery

What appeared to be a car accident was later ruled murder in the death of a Sevier County woman.

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A decade later, Shannon Hercutt's homicide still a mystery

What appeared to be a car accident was later ruled murder in the death of a Sevier County woman.

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