On November 17, 2020, Douglas (Christian’s first cousin) accompanied by McReynolds went to Mr. Christian’s residence on Woody Avenue in Harriman, TN. Ms. Myers and Mr. Christian were planning to watch movies and play video games that night when Douglas called asking Mr. Christian to cut his hair. Mr. Christian agreed to give him a haircut in his barber room. After Mr. Christian cut Douglas’s hair, Douglas pulled a gun on Mr. Christian while McReynolds forced Ms. Myers out of the bedroom and into the barber room. Douglas held Mr. Christian and Ms. Myers at gunpoint face down on the floor after shooting Mr. Christian in the legs. While Mr. Christian and Ms. Myers were held at gunpoint by Douglas, McReynolds ransacked the house looking for items to steal. Douglas and McReynolds stole jewelry, clothing, a car key, and a cellphone from the residence. McReynolds then took the gun from Douglas and held it on Mr. Christian and Ms. Myers while Douglas attempted to steal Mr. Christian’s vehicle.

The jury found Douglas guilty of:

The jury found McReynolds guilty of:

The case was investigated by the Harriman Police Department and the investigation was led by Detective Kent Warren.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Edwards and Assistant District Attorney Jason Collver. They were assisted by Victim Witness Coordinator Tami Bailey.

Douglas was defended by Knoxville defense attorney Julia Trant. McReynolds was defended by Roane County attorney Matt Courteau.

The sentencing hearing on Douglas and McReynolds will be held at 1 pm on April 13, 2023. Both defendants are facing a prison sentence from twenty-five (25) to sixty (60) years due to numerous prior felony convictions.