Cleveland, TN — Karen Liner, a well-known realtor in Cleveland, Tennessee, was found dead in her home on Monday morning, January 27, 2025, in what police are investigating as a homicide. The incident occurred at a home on 135 Arthur Lane NW, where officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 8:44 a.m.
Karen Liner, who worked with Bender Realty for over four years, was certified as a luxury home marketing specialist and seller representative specialist. She was known for her dedication to her work and her community.
Police are currently questioning a person of interest in connection with her death, though no further details on this individual have been released.
Craig Liner, Karen’s husband, has been identified by local sources. Craig Liner is a licensed pharmacist and patient care professional at CHI Health, where he has worked for more than a decade. Prior to his current role, he was a clinical consulting pharmacist for Omnicare and managed pharmacies for RITE AID and CVS. Both Craig and Karen attended Lee University, where they earned degrees in Biological Science. Craig later obtained a Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University, while Karen pursued a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Karen Liner transitioned from a 20-year career in nursing to real estate after taking time off to raise her family. “After taking a few years off to be home with my family, I decided to pursue another passion of mine, becoming a real estate agent,” she had stated on her realtor.com profile. The couple had two children, Asher and Ariana Liner.
The news of Karen’s death has left the community in mourning. Local real estate firm Keller Williams expressed their condolences, stating, “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!”
The investigation into Karen Liner’s death is ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.