The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of two people in Greenback.

LCSO responding to the 25000 of Highway 321 South yesterday (Sunday) and found a husband and wife stabbed to death. A neighbor found the man dead in the backyard and police found the woman dead inside the home.

Police say the victims knew the suspect, 53-year-old Julian Goodrum. Goodrum and went out to eat with the him on Saturday before their murders which is when police believe the murders happened.

The sheriff’s office believes Goodrum may have suffered a mental breakdown and could also suffer from PTSD due to his years in the service, he is custody.