TN (WOKI) An East Tennessee couple at the center of a child abuse and murder investigation is due in court this week, possibly putting an end to their case according to District Attorney Russell Johnson.

Michael Anthony Gray and Shirley Ann Gray’s case has been moving through the Roane and Knox County court systems for years after an investigation into their treatment of their children was prompted in 2020.

The couple has four open cases in both Knox and Roane counties; all of which could be resolved as soon as Tuesday. The Knox County case is centered on Michael and Shirley Gray and Michael Gray, Jr. who are accused of murdering an adopted child found buried at their home in Halls. The parents also face murder charges in the death of another adopted child whose remains were found in Roane County.

The Grays waived their venue option allowing Roane County Criminal Court Judge Jeff Wicks to handle both the Knox and Roane County portions of the case during a hearing scheduled for Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Roane County Courthouse.