Blood trail leads Tennessee cops to arrest suspect who allegedly stuffed dead roommate’s body in suitcase

Tennessee police arrested a man who allegedly killed his roommate and put his body in a suitcase.

A witness told police he saw a man dragging a suitcase to an alley at about 10 a.m. that day, according to an affidavit. Surveillance video also corroborated the witness’ statement. The witness added that he saw the suspect attempt to throw the suitcase in a dumpster, but it was apparently too heavy. 

The suspect took off from the scene when he noticed he was being watched, according to the affidavit. Police found a blood trail from the suitcase leading back to an apartment complex.