Ex-Boyfriend Arrested In Missing Woman Case

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HILHAM, Tenn. - The search continues for a missing woman near Standing Stone State Park in Overton County.

The Overton County Office of Emergency Management and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency along with law enforcement, friends and relatives are looking for Jennifer Cornell.

Her loved ones said Cornell has been missing since Thursday morning. The engine was running when her vehicle was found Friday morning.

Rescue crews said many as 200 people plan to search the park again for Cornell Saturday morning.

Jason Hancock was arrested Friday in Clay County. He was charged with aggravated kidnapping. He is being held without bond pending hearing next week.

Authorities believe Hancock dated Cornerll about 16 years ago.

Cornell never showed up for work on Thursday morning. Investigators found her abandoned car still running near her home.

About 100 volunteers searched the state park for Cornell. Authorities think Hancock may have taken her there.

The search will continue in Saturday morning. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to call the Overton County Sheriff's Office at 931-823-5635.