Inside Rutherford County Cold Cases and Current Court Battles on the DA Show

Dec 05, 2025 at 09:48 am by WGNS News



On this edition of the Rutherford County District Attorney Show, featured the first Friday of each month on the WGNS Action Line, listeners go inside the world of local justice with host J. Paul Newman and today’s co-host, retired District Attorney General Bill Whitesell. The program takes an in-depth look at cold cases in Rutherford County, how the Cold Case Unit was formed, and the successes investigators have achieved over the years, with special guests from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.

District Attorney General Jennings Jones also joins the show to provide updates on several current murder cases, child abuse prosecutions, and other major matters moving through the local court system.

Later in the program, Assistant District Attorney Trevor Lynch takes listeners on a unique journey through the Tennessee law books, explaining lesser-known criminal laws and how they impact the public. This informative episode offers rare insight into both ongoing cases and the legal framework that guides justice in Rutherford County.

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