After years of legal twists, murder charge dismissed in 26-year-old North Nashville case

After years of legal twists, murder charge dismissed in 26-year-old North Nashville case
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A special prosecutor dismissed a first-degree murder charge against Calvin Atchison on Thursday, telling the court they could no longer prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The case stretches back 26 years, to when police discovered the body of 30-year-old Velma Tharpe at 12th Avenue North a...