Britney Anderson Watson.Photo: The Aware Foundation
Assuming he’s still alive, an arrest warrant will be issued for Kevin Watson on a first-degree murder charge, in connection with Britney Anderson Watson’s Jan. 7 disappearance out of Haywood County, Sheriff Billy Garrett, Jr.saidat a press conference.
Britney’s truck was found with a flat tire off Exit 52, and Kevin’s was found abandoned in the Big Eddy area. Kevin’s truck had in it a vague note that authorities say led them to believe he was suicidal. Part of the note appeared to have been written specifically for authorities, saying “I’m going to make it easy for you guys,” the sheriff said at the press conference, declining to elaborate.
Kevin Watson.The Aware Foundation
“This is done to cover all possibilities and to meet requirements for me to get additional resources to help search,” Garrett said.
According to Garrett, Kevin and Britney were having “domestic issues” after attempting to reconcile their relationship, according toFox News. The couple reportedly divorced about four years ago.
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The search and investigation are ongoing, the sheriff said.
“If they are not found, then Friday we will organize, hopefully a large search party of volunteers to cover the area in its entirety and to make sure nothing was missed,” he wrote on Facebook. “May God help us bring closure for the three children and extended family.”
Anyone with information on the pair’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office at 731-772-6158.
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source: people.com
