A jury found Caleb Cannon, the man suspected of killing Nikki Burgess, guilty of murder.
The verdict was returned Monday afternoon in a Nashville courtroom after a week-long trial. He was found guilty of first degree premeditated murder.
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Burgess vanished nearly three years ago from her Hermitage home.
Her body was never found.
He was given an automatic life sentence; therefore, no sentencing hearing was scheduled.