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Knox County Inmate Charged with Murder of Cellmate

By Ronni Chase Dec 29, 2025 | 5:47 PM

A TBI investigation has resulted in a Knox County inmate being charged in connection to the death of his cellmate.  On December 22nd, TBI agents began investigating the death of 31-year-old Austin Lewis, an inmate at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility. Agents determined that 30-year-old Jayce Green, the victim’s cellmate, was responsible for his death.  Green has been charged with Second Degree Murder and his bond is currently set at $500,000.