Memphis Man Arrested After Discovery of Deceased Woman in Vehicle
Tyronne Brazille, 50, was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, after police discovered Lanessa Bradford, 50, deceased from a gunshot wound in the passenger seat of his vehicle. The incident reportedly involved Brazille driving for over five hours with the body.
Portland, OR, August 17, 2026 —
Tyronne Brazille, 50, has been arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, in connection with the death of Lanessa Bradford, 50. Police discovered Bradford deceased from a gunshot wound in the passenger seat of Brazille’s vehicle. The arrest occurred after law enforcement officials were alerted to the situation.
According to initial reports, Brazille was reportedly driving for over five hours with the body of Bradford in the vehicle. The circumstances leading to the discovery and the timeline of events are under investigation.
The Memphis Police Department has not released further details regarding the exact cause of death beyond a gunshot wound, the timeline of the incident, or the relationship between Brazille and Bradford. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Geoff Herbert on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
