CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Sheriff Casey Cox

PRESS RELEASE
December 29, 2022

SEVERAL PERISH IN A HOUSE FIRE

Crossville, TN – In the early morning hours of Monday, December 26, 2022, the Cumberland
County Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at the 4300 block of Plateau Road. By
the time firefighters arrived on the scene the home was fully engulfed in flames which resulted in
the death of 6 victims, 4 adults and 2 children. The Emergency Management Agency, along
with Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation responded to
the scene with the Cumberland County Fire Department and Cumberland County Rescue
Squad. Since Monday the investigation has been underway.

The exact cause of the tragic fire
has not been determined. All victims were sent to the Medical Examiner’s Office to confirm
identities and the cause of death. At this time the Medical Examiner can confirm that Trent
McCoy, age 55, perished in the fire of December 26, 2022 along with wife Karen McCoy, age
54. Also confirmed to have died in the fire was Christopher McCoy, age 33. The cause of death
is not being released by the Medical Examiner’s Office at this time. The identities of the other
individuals who perished in the fire have not been confirmed by the Medical Examiner’s Office,
however, we strongly believe that Melissa McCoy, age 23, perished as well as two children
Arabella Dosset, age 4, and Ebonee McCoy, age 3. We regret that we cannot release the
positive identification of all victims. We are hopeful they will be confirmed soon.

Our hearts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victims. We are thankful to our
community who has shown tremendous support for all. This horrific event and the loss of this
family is a tremendous loss to this community.

Sgt. Gary Howard
Public Information Officer