Dennis Robert Purkey
Knox County · Booked Apr 4, 2025
Booking #526104
Personal Information
Dennis Purkey was booked in Knox County on Apr 4, 2025 on 1 felony, including GPS Required Prior to Release and 1 other charge.
Charges (2)
GPS Required Prior to Release
Original: GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE
Second Degree Murder
Original: SECOND DEGREE MURDER, SALE OF A CONT SUBSTANCE, AND DELIVERY OF A CONT SUBSTANCE
Second-degree murder is intentionally killing another person, or killing someone through unlawful distribution of Schedule I or Schedule II drugs (or fentanyl/carfentanil) when the drug directly causes the death. Punishment ranges from 15 to 60 years in prison and up to $50,000 in fines, with enhanced sentences if the victim is a minor or if the defendant committed multiple acts of domestic abuse against the same victim showing a pattern of conduct likely to cause death.
Penalty: Class A felony; 15-60 years; fine up to $50,000