New Tazewell, TN (WOKI) A Claiborne County man will spend nearly 40 years in jail after killing his wife who was a county jail employee.
Benjamin Wayne Hopson stabbed his wife, 49-year-old Lori Ann Hopson, multiple times while they were driving down Barren Creek Road in April. Her body was later found outside of the car.
Hopson pleaded guilty to the crime. He will serve 37 years in jail. Officials say he will have to serve the entire term.
