Last Updated on October 30, 2026 9:56 am
Two men have been arrested in connection with the July homicide of a 64-year-old man in Johnson County, Tennessee.
According to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a residence on Slabtown Road in Mountain City on July 28 after receiving a report that a man had been found dead inside the home.
The victim was identified as Scott Edward Davis, 64. Investigators determined his death was a homicide. An autopsy revealed that Davis had suffered multiple stab wounds and blunt force trauma.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the William L. Jenkins Forensic Center were called in to assist with the investigation.
Authorities later located a vehicle connected to the case in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Myrtle Beach Police Department conducted a traffic stop, resulting in the apprehension of two suspects.
The suspects were identified as David Jerome Cameron, 32, and Michael Allen Horne, 24. Both men have been charged in connection with Davis’s death.
As of Thursday, Cameron and Horne were being held at the Johnson County Jail, each on a $500,000 bond.
Johnson County Sheriff Shawn “Bit” Brown expressed his appreciation to the agencies and individuals who assisted with the investigation.
“I want to personally thank every agency and individual who dedicated their time, effort, and resources to this investigation,” Brown said in a statement. “These cases require countless hours of hard work, cooperation, and commitment, especially when they cross state lines.”
Brown also thanked those involved for their professionalism and teamwork, adding that their efforts to seek justice for Davis and his family were sincerely appreciated.
