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Washington County Shocker: Two Charged in Tragic Death of Vulnerable Adult in April 2025

Washington County Shocker: Two Charged in Tragic Death of Vulnerable Adult in April 2025

In Washington County, Tennessee, two individuals face grave charges following a tragic incident. Court documents obtained by News Channel 11 reveal that Charles C. Barnett and Tara R. Barnett are charged with first-degree murder for the death of a vulnerable adult.

The court documents detail the severe charges facing the Barnetts related to an event that occurred in April 2025. This incident resulted in the death of a vulnerable adult and has triggered significant legal actions.

  • Aggravated Neglect of an Elderly or Vulnerable Adult
  • The victim was identified by the court documents as Wendi Barnett.

    Court documents identified Charles and Tara Barnett as caregivers for Wendi Barnett.

    News Channel 11 has reached out to the district attorney’s office about the case, but has not heard back.