The Knox County Prosecutor's Office announced that a jury found Michael Greywolf guilty of two rape charges following three days of testimony from multiple witnesses. The announcement was made in a press release on April 11, 2025.
Michael Greywolf was convicted of two rape charges involving a child under 13 after a Knox County jury deliberated for four hours. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Christine Williams and investigated by Detective Matt White, with testimony presented from various sources, including the defendant and an expert on autism-related behavior, according to the Knox County Prosecutor's Office.
According to the office, the trial also included evidence from past cases where Greywolf was accused of similar crimes. Judge Richard Wetzel will consider sexual predator specifications in a May 1 hearing, which could increase Greywolf’s sentence. Greywolf has previous rape convictions from 1988 in Tennessee and 2001 in Knox County, with sentencing scheduled for May 8, 2025.
"Ordinarily, forcible rape is a first-degree felony carrying a 3 to 11 year sentence, while rape of a child under 13 carries a sentence of 10 years to life," Prosecutor Chip McConville said. "If found guilty of the sexual predator specifications, forcible rape carries a penalty of 10 years to life and the rape of a child under thirteen carries a sentence of 25 years to life."
The Knox County Prosecutor’s Office, led by McConville, handles criminal, civil, and appellate legal matters on behalf of the state, county, and local governments. The office prosecutes a range of crimes in Common Pleas and Juvenile Courts, advises law enforcement, and manages child support enforcement. Its civil division represents county officials, agencies, and townships in legal issues including litigation and tax collection. The appellate division oversees appeals from local court decisions. The Victim/Witness Assistance Division supports crime victims and witnesses with court accompaniment, legal guidance, and referrals to services operating mainly through state and federal grant funding.
