From the Jackson Police Department –

The Jackson Police Department is investigating the death of a 19-year-old woman, Patti Hathcock.

Ms. Hathcock was reported missing in Gibson County on Friday, May 28, by family who stated they had not been in contact with her since Thursday.

A witness contacted the Jackson Police Department Friday evening and stated Ms. Hathcock’s vehicle was located in a local park. The witness believed Ms. Hathcock had been killed by her boyfriend Shawn Shaw.

Ms. Hathcock’s vehicle was located and had evidence of a violent assault.

Shawn Shaw was located by law enforcement over the weekend and interviewed by investigators. Shaw admitted to assaulting Ms. Hathcock in Jackson, TN before driving her into south Madison County where he killed her and concealed her body. Shaw led investigators to the body of Patti Hathcock.

The body of Hathcock was sent to Nashville, TN for an autopsy to be performed. Shawn Shaw will be arraigned in Jackson City Court on Wednesday 6/2/2021 on charges of First Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Kidnapping, Domestic Assault, and Tampering with Evidence.

(PHOTO: Shawn Shaw)