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Cousin arrested in Warren Co. homicide case

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McMINNVILLE, TN (WSMV) -

A man has been arrested in the November death of his cousin in Warren County.

Tracy Martin, 33, was found dead on a Warren County river bank last fall.

Chad Ray Thompson, 33, was taken into custody Monday in connection with the death of Martin, according to Sheriff Jackie Matheny.

Thompson faces first-degree murder, felony murder and especially aggravated robbery charges.

Robbery appears to be the motive, said Matheny.

Thompson is being held on $5 million bond.

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