Man indicted after allegedly killing wife, burying her body more than 50 miles away

After the murder, Glynn allegedly sold some of his wife’s belongings on Facebook Marketplace.
Joseph Glynn in court on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. He's accused of murdering his wife Jackie.
Joseph Glynn in court on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. He's accused of murdering his wife Jackie.(Daniel Smithson | WSMV)
Published: Mar. 4, 2024 at 3:44 PM CST
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is facing felony first-degree murder and evidence tampering indictments after he allegedly beat his wife to death with a hammer on New Year’s Day in Nashville before burying her body more than 50 miles away.

Joseph Glynn is charged with murder in the death of his 76-year-old wife Jackie. He was arrested on Jan. 6 and charged with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse and evidence tampering.

Metro Nashville police said Glynn, 70, admitted to hitting his wife in the head with a hammer and driving to Smithville to dispose of her body. Jackie’s body was found covered in a six-foot grave.

After the murder, Glynn allegedly sold some of his wife’s belongings on Facebook Marketplace.