Suspects Charged in Connection with Cherokee County Murder

RUSK — The two people arrested Monday in connection with the murder of Tony Scott Brazier have been formally charged and arraigned for allegedly tampering with/fabricating physical evidence, a 3rd-degree felony. The two are identified as Crystal Williams, 33, and James Dean Kemp, 24, both of Troup. Both were reportedly present when Brazier was shot, allegedly by Doye Allen Haney, and then reportedly fled the scene in Williams’s white Chevrolet Traverse. Bonds were set at $50,000 each. Officials say other charges may be brought against Williams and Kemp depending on the outcome of the investigation. Authorities are continuing to conduct follow-up investigations related to the murder. If other individuals are found to have been involved, charges may be pursued against them as well, according to officials.