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Retired Veteran Craig Berry Killed in Tennessee Manhunt

5/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Craig Berry, a retired veteran, was found dead during the manhunt after being accused of shooting his wife in Dover, Tennessee.
The U.S. Marshals Service offered up to $5,000 and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation $2,500 for tips on Berry’s whereabouts.
Sheriff Frankie Gray said Berry carried a handgun, extra ammunition and extensive survival training, prompting a multi-agency search from River Trace Road to Highways 79 and 232.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 publication of Ted Kaczynski’s manifesto prompted the FBI to offer a $1 million reward, leading his brother David’s tip and Kaczynski’s 1996 arrest. That civilian-tip model, first publicized by the FBI, DOJ and The New York Times, now guides agencies such as the U.S. Marshals Service and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in the search for veteran Craig Berry.

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Story summary

Craig Berry, a retired veteran, was found dead during the manhunt after being accused of shooting his wife in Dover, Tennessee.
The U.S. Marshals Service offered up to $5,000 and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation $2,500 for tips on Berry’s whereabouts.
Sheriff Frankie Gray said Berry carried a handgun, extra ammunition and extensive survival training, prompting a multi-agency search from River Trace Road to Highways 79 and 232.

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