[CathyRyan]

I know the area. I bet the sheriff knew about these guys the minute they set foot in the Co. People in that of East TN call the sheriff if they see a stranger's car pass their house. If you are are not a good old boy you need to be on your way to church.

[who knows what evil?]

I know the area.

I know it very well. The road they were caught on is a narrow, winding road that climbs up to Sam's Gap (Elevation 3723 feet), then descends on the Tennessee side through a series of nasty, steep hairpin turns. This road roughly parallels Interstate 26. NO ONE drives the old road anymore, unless you live in one of the few moutain homes up in the gap. These guys were TRYING to avoid detection...the question is "Why?" Remember...they are NOT co-operating with authorities.