TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. (WMC) - A man and woman from Tiptonville have both recieved life sentences after being found guilty of first-degree murder.

A Lake County Jury found Michelle Basham and Jared Scott (pictured below) guilty of the first-degree murder of Birdie Terry on Friday.

Judge Mark Hayes delivered the life sentences.

“This is just another example of an innocent person being taken from her family by the senseless violence that occurs every day. We at the district attorney’s office will continue to work hard to ensure that violent criminals are taken off the streets to prevent future crimes”, said District Attorney General Danny Goodman Jr.

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