Man Arrested in Tennessee After Allegedly Driving with Woman’s Body
A man, Tyronne Brazille, was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, after allegedly shooting a woman, Lanessa Bradford, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and then driving with her body in the passenger seat for over five hours.
Charlotte, NC, August 15, 2026 —
Tyronne Brazille was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, in connection with an incident that began in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Authorities allege that Brazille shot a woman, identified as Lanessa Bradford, and subsequently transported her body in his vehicle for an extended period.
According to the information available, Brazille is accused of driving with Bradford’s body in the passenger seat of his car for more than five hours before his apprehension in Memphis. The circumstances leading to the shooting and the events that transpired after are part of an ongoing investigation.
The investigation is being conducted by law enforcement officials from both Louisiana and Tennessee. Further details regarding the timeline of events, the motive behind the alleged crime, and the exact sequence of actions by Brazille are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The names of the involved parties and the locations of the incident have been provided.
Story summarized from the original created by WAFB News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
