Savannah Copeland was found slain on Oct. 22 on a dirt walking trail in Knox County, Tenn., the local sheriff’s office said in a statement at the time.

Savannah’s father, Michael Copeland, spoke with 6 News’ Lori Tucker Wednesday, sharing that his daughter enjoyed tumbling, and she was determined to become a college level cheerleader.

Savannah Copeland was a cheerleader, a friend, a daughter and a lover of animals. Her cheer coaches described her as spunky, athletic, shy and kind-hearted.

Savannah Copeland met with the 15-year-old around midnight Oct. 22, when he allegedly attacked her and fled, according to a petition released by Knox County court Oct. 24.

The Tennessee House and Senate planned to honor the life of Savannah Copeland Monday at a Senate floor meeting. Thirteen-year-old Savannah died in October after being stabbed to death by 15-year ...

Savannah Grace Copeland of Knoxville, 13, was murdered in October 2024. Her body was found on a trail in the Broadacres subdivision. A 15-year-old boy was arrested and charged with second-degree ...

Savannah Copeland, a 13-year-old cheerleader at Powell United Methodist Church, was found dead by her father on a hiking trail near their family home in Knox County, Tenn, on Oct. 22, according to ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The teen accused of murdering 13-year-old Savannah Copeland back in October appeared in court Tuesday.Malakiah Harris was charged with second-degree murder after Copeland’s ...

POWELL, Tenn. — We're learning more about the 13-year-old girl killed in Powell two weeks ago. Friends and family laid Savannah Copeland to rest Sunday night at Powell United Methodist Church ...

Savannah Grace Copeland, 13, passed away tragically on October 22, 2024. Born at Park West in Knoxville, TN on September 3, 2011, Savannah was the cherished daughter of Michael and Amanda Copeland ...

Michael Copeland chose to share a message of compassion in the wake of the murder of his daughter Savannah as he vowed not to his 'heart to be filled with rage'.

POWELL, Tenn. — We're learning more about the 13-year-old girl killed in Powell two weeks ago. Friends and family laid Savannah Copeland to rest Sunday night at Powell United Methodist Church ...