Johnny Cash’s Grand-Niece Stabbed To Death

Terrible news has shocked Tennessee on Wednesday, when the late music legend Johnny Cash’s great niece was murdered.  Reportedly, the niece had been found stabbed to death and stuffed in a box in a house.

Courtney Cash was killed during a conflict in Putnam County. The tragedy shocked The Cash family.
Courtney’s partner is currently recovering from injuries at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. However, his identity hasn’t been revealed.

Brother of late singer and the deceased’s grandfather, Tommy, issued the following statement,

“We ask for your prayers for the Cash family at this time. Courtney and her boyfriend are beloved members of my family and like you we have a lot of questions and emotions that we are beginning to sort through today. We ask you to respect our privacy and appreciate all the support that the public and media has always offered me and my family, as we handle the loss of our grand-daughter. We are completely heartbroken.”

According to reports, Wayne Gary Masciaella has been arrested and taken into custody.