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Man charged with killing his grandfather in Clarksville cold case murder

Man charged with killing his grandfather in Clarksville cold case murder

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARSKVILLENOW) –  Clarksville Police Department has made an arrest  in a nearly ten year old Clarksville, TN cold case.

Michael L. Gray has been indicted by the Montgomery County Grand Jury in the death of his grandfather, Jonas Russell Gray.

Jonas Gray was found deceased in his home on October 6, 2010 and it was determined that he suffered from a gunshot wound. Property was also believed to be missing from the residence, according to news release from Clarksville Police Department.

Jonas Gray was the owner of the Family Barber Shop for 53 years

Michael Gray is charged with First Degree Murder and Felony Theft.

His bond has been set at $100,000.

The lead detective is Michael Ulrey.

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