On Friday, March 15, 2013, Sheriff Sam Cochran released details of the investigation which lead to the arrest of BRYAN GIBSON.

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On 4-10-2011 Michael Blue Watson was reported missing and was last seen with Bryan Lewis Gibson.

 

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The missing person investigation developed into a murder investigation.

 

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When interviewed on various occasions, Gibson provided inconsistent statements

 

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During the course of the investigation, search warrants were executed and information obtained collaborated witness testimony and disputed statements made by Gibson

 

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The discovery of Watson’s Body last week and forensic evidence gathered at the scene solidified the case against Gibson and a Murder Warrant for his arrest was obtained.

 

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Dental Records were used to positively identify the body and a preliminary examination of the remains revealed an apparent bullet wound to the skull.  Any additional information will not be available until the Department of Forensic Sciences has completed their examination

 

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On March 14, 2013 Bryan Gibson was located and arrested for Murder.

 

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During the course of the arrest, components of a Meth Lab were discovered along with Spice and narcotic paraphernalia

 

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Gibson was booked into Metro Jail charged with Murder and Felony Drug Possession