Oak Ridge man charged with first-degree murder
The Oak Ridge Police Department says it has amended charges against Jacob Paul Yugo, 34, of Oak Ridge to first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence, following an assault that occurred Friday afternoon, Oct. 10.
The ORPD reported in a news release just after 4 p.m. that day that officers responded to a report of an assault on East Newkirk Lane.
Upon arrival, officers reportedly found Candace Yurgo suffering from life-threatening injuries. She was transported to an area hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries on the evening of Oct. 15.
Following the initial investigation, the ORPD reportedly identified Yugo, who Candace Yugo’s son, as a suspect and took him into custody. The ORPD reported that he is currently at the Anderson County Detention Facility.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the ORPD stated it would release no further details at this time.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Oak Ridge Police Department at 865-425-4399.