Cleveland, Tennessee, is shocked by the unexplained death of a well-respected realtor, Karen Hopper Liner, of Bender Realty. On the morning of Monday, January 27, 2025, Karen was found dead in her house in an incident police now rule as a homicide. Deputies responded to the 911 call at 8:44 a.m. and found Karen deceased on the scene at 135 Arthur Lane NW. Cleveland police immediately started an investigation and later identified a person of interest, and confirmed Karen’s husband, Craig Liner, has been charged with first-degree murder and felony murder.
| Key Information About the Case | Details |
|---|---|
| Victim | Karen Hopper Liner |
| Age | Not disclosed |
| Profession | Realtor with Bender Realty |
| Suspect | Craig Liner (husband) |
| Charges | First-degree murder, felony murder |
| Location of Incident | 135 Arthur Lane NW, Cleveland, TN |
| Children | Asher and Ariana Liner |
Who Is Craig Liner Cleveland TN?
Craig Liner, a licensed pharmacist and patient care professional with CHI Health, is currently being held without bond in the Bradley County Justice Center. The Sheriff’s Office hasn’t released any more information about what happened before Karen’s death. Karen Liner was an actively working, known figure in the real estate world of Cleveland. She had worked as a certified luxury home marketing specialist and seller representative specialist for Bender Realty for more than four years. Before her career as a realtor, Karen spent twenty years in local Cleveland nursing.
Karen’s Realtor.com bio expresses her love for work and family: “I worked locally as a nurse for 20 years. Taking a few years off to be at home with my family led me to follow another passion of mine, so I became a real estate agent.”. Her professional life began after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from Lee University. She also met her future husband, Craig, at Lee. He had the same academic background before he went on to earn his Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University. Karen went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Together they had two children, Asher and Ariana, who will now grow up without a mother to guide them through the good times and bad times of life.
Karen’s passing has saddened the Cleveland community. A local real estate company, Keller Williams, paid the following tribute: “Our hearts go out to the family of Karen Liner and the Bender Realty family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during the coming days. She will be truly missed!” Friends, colleagues, and neighbors have come forth with the same words to describe Karen: she was dedicated in her job, a good mother, and had a very compassionate soul among community members.
The police have been giving few details of the case and are continuing their investigation. All these are expected to be in shock over Karen’s death since her family members, friends, and colleagues have been awaiting each new development concerning the case.
FAQs
Who was Karen Liner?
Karen Liner was a realtor with Bender Realty in Cleveland, TN, known for her expertise in luxury home marketing. She was also a former nurse with two decades of experience.
What happened to Karen Liner?
Karen was found dead at her home on January 27, 2025. Her death has been ruled a homicide, and her husband, Craig Liner, has been charged in connection with the case.
