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Arkansas Man Accused Of Shooting Homeowner During Burglary Gone Wrong, Authorities Say
An Arkansas man was apprehended in connection to the fatal shooting of a homeowner whose residence was burglarized, authorities said.

Duo Threatened To Kill A Kidnapped Teen And Cut Her Up If They Didn't Get $10K, Police Say. Now, They Are Behind Bars.
A man and woman who kidnapped a 17-year-old girl after she got off work has been arrested in Arkansas. The duo made threats for ransom money.

Man Found Shot Dead At Arkansas Home, Suspect Arrested At The Scene
A man was found shot dead at an Arkansas apartment and a suspect was arrested at the scene, police said. A possible motive in the case has not been released.

Man Found Stabbed To Death Inside An Arkansas Apartment, Roommate Charged
A man was found stabbed to death in an Arkansas apartment. Police charged his roommate with manslaughter, but have released few details in the case.

Alleged Arkansas voyeur accused of filming Goodwill customers with cell phone as they changed in dressing rooms
An Arkansas man is accused of videotaping multiple Goodwill customers as they used the store's dressing rooms, authorities said. He has now been charged.

Arkansas man who allegedly sexually abused two sisters arrested after therapist contacts tip hotline, cops say
An Arkansas man is accused of sexually abusing two sisters while he was dating their grandmother, authorities said. He was arrested and booked into jail.

Woman stabbed her teenage son to death, police in Arkansas say
A mom in Arkansas is accused of stabbing her 16-year-old son to death. Investigators have not said what led to the alleged murder. The mom is being held in jail.

High school principal in Arkansas accused of murdering his wife, cops say
A high school principal and basketball coach in Arkansas is accused of murdering his wife. Police have not released a possible motive for her killing.

Arkansas man arrested for triple homicide of his wife and her parents, police say
An Arkansas man is accused of fatally shooting his wife as well as her mother and father, authorities said. Police have not released a possible motive.

Man shot dead on Christmas morning in Arkansas, suspect arrested two months later
A suspect has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting on Christmas in Arkansas. The suspect was found at a Golden Coral restaurant and arrested.

Arkansas man allegedly admitted he strangled his fiancée to death after drinking with friends, police say
An Arkansas man allegedly admitted he strangled his fiancée after the two spent the day drinking with friends and got into a fight, police said.

Husband accused of murdering wife almost nine months after she’s found fatally shot in car on Arkansas highway
The husband of a woman found murdered in a parked car on an Arkansas highway near her home last spring was arrested in connection to the slaying, police say.

Arkansas man charged after cops find hit-and-run victim's body in the back of his truck: report
Man arrested for fatally hitting Arkansas bicyclist and fleeing with the victim's body, Arkansas police said. Police found the victim in the suspect's truck.

Arkansas couple accused of shooting at their daughter and her boyfriend during car chase
A couple in Arkansas is under arrest after they allegedly got into a car chase and fired a gun at their daughter, police said.

Man arrested in connection with 2017 murder where victim was found in a burnt car. Police hunt for second suspect.
An Arkansas man has been arrested in connection with a 2017 murder. Police say they are now searching for a second suspect. The victim was found in a burnt car.

Man shot two Arkansas siblings, killing one. But, officials still don't know why.
In Arkansas, a man shot two brothers killing one. He will now spend the rest of his life in prison, but the motive for the murder is still unknown.

2-month-old found dead Christmas morning in Arkansas, mom and boyfriend charged
In Arkansas, a mom and her boyfriend were arrested in connection to the death of a 2-month-old child. The mom was charged with murder and booked in to jail.

She was found dead, wrapped in blankets behind a truck stop the day before her birthday. Her killer hasn't been caught.
Gloria Barnes was found dead behind a Missouri truck stop. She was last seen in Arkansas days earlier. Decades later, police haven't made an arrest in the cold case.

Father accused of killing his 4-month-old child in Arkansas. Baby died of blunt force trauma, cops say.
Arkansas police responded to a call of a 4-month-old baby in cardiac arrest. After investigation, police say baby's father arrested and charged with murder.

Two men accused of murder in connection to shooting in Arkansas
Two men have been arrested after they allegedly shot and killed a man in Arkansas. After reviewing surveillance video, police have charged them with murder.

Kansas man found with gunshot wounds to chest, brother-in-law accused of murder
An Arkansas man was found with gunshot wounds to his chest. He would later die at hospital and police say his brother-in-law has been charged with his murder.

Car of pregnant woman who went missing with toddler daughter in 1998 discovered in Arkansas with human remains
An organization working on cold cases across the US has helped crack the mystery of what may have happened to an Arkansas woman who vanished 33 years ago.

He was contracted to transport female prisoners. Instead, he raped them and threatened their lives.
A contracted prison transport officer was convicted of raping women he was to drive to other locations. A federal judge sentenced him to life in prison.

Oklahoma doctor charged with murder after woman found lying next to car, police say
A woman was found lying next to a car on the highway in Arkansas. Now, police say an Oklahoma doctor has been arrested and charged with her murder.

Man allegedly purposefully chased and rammed vehicle, causing deadly crash in Arkansas
A man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a crash that killed one person in Arkansas. He allegedly chased and rammed the other vehicle.

Massage therapist allegedly 'masturbated and ejaculated' on patient at doctor visit
A massage therapist in Arkansas is accused of masturbating and ejaculating on a patient during a visit at a chiropractic clinic and now faces sexual assault charges.

Convicted killer, now accused of murder of a missing man in Arkansas
A man who was once convicted of murder has now been arrested in connection to another murder, police said. The most recent case involves a missing man in Arkansas.

She was convicted of shooting and stabbing her boyfriend to death. Now, she is free from prison.
An Arkansas woman who shot and stabbed her boyfriend has been released on parole. The attack happened the day before Thanksgiving in 2010, police said.

An Arkansas woman allegedly ran over, dragged a cop to his death. She could face execution.
An Arkansas woman is accused of running over and killing a police officer. Prosecutors announced they intended to seek the death penalty in the case.

From beloved preacher to cult leader: The story of Tony Alamo and his 'church.'
Tony Alamo was a preacher whose message went across the airwaves. He worked with his wife, Susan. But, by the end, he was a cult leader and in federal prison.

Arkansas woman accused of living with her dead mother, mummified in newspaper, for almost one year
A woman lived with her mother’s body so she allegedly could continue receiving the woman’s monthly social security and disabilities payments, authorities said.

Mother’s dead body found weighted down in pond, three suspects arrested
Three men are under arrest in connection to a mother who was murdered and her body weighted down and dumped in a pond. Police had searched for the missing victim.

Arkansas mom allegedly faked adopted son's terminal illness for years, now faces criminal charges
An Arkansas woman claimed her son was terminally ill and featured in news stories, but officials said his condition was being faked. Now, she faces criminal charges.

Echoes of Salem: The story of the West Memphis Three and killing of a trio of boys
Three teens were accused of killing three boys in the woods in Arkansas. Allegations of Satan worship, police mistakes and intrigue fill the case known as the West Memphis Three

Arkansas man allegeldy kills wife's uncle, family believes more people involved in murder
An Arkansas man was killed by his niece's husband, according to local police. However, his family says more people are involved with his murder.

Liquor store employee gunned down while working remembered as ‘nice guy,’ suspect charged
A liquor store employee in Arkansas was fatally gunned down while working the drive-through. Police say they have charged a suspect with capital murder.

Former Colorado assistant principal accused of sexual assault, dead days later
A former Colorado assistant principal was charged with 50 counts of sexual assault. Police now say he was found dead by suicide two days later.