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A Man Taunted His Mother After She Got Her Lawn Mower Stuck. So, She Fatally Shot Him in the Chest.
A mother in Arkansas shot and killed her son during an argument over a lawn mower. Now, she'll spend years in prison for his death.
A Suspect Pretended to Need to Use a Woman's Phone. Then He Beat Her to Death with a Piano Leg.
A woman was beaten to death with a piano leg in her Arkansas home and then dumped along the road. It took 15 years, but now the killer is in prison.
Suspect Accused of Flying 15-Year-Old Girl He Met Online from California to Arkansas for Sex: Cops
A man in Arkansas accused of having a relationship online with a 15-year-old girl from California flew her to his home for sex, police said.
She Told a Man to Meet Her to Sell Drugs and Have Sex. She Believed He Was Going to Be Robbed, Not Murdered.
A woman in Arkansas helped lure a man to his death, now she heads to prison. She believed she was setting up a robbery, not a murder, officials said.
How a Beloved Evangelist Went From TV Fame to Fugitive Cult Leader (FPD Case Vault)
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 Teenager Arrested for Murder After Shooting at Prom Afterparty: Cops
A teen in Arkansas has been accused of murder after a shooting took place at a prom afterparty.
Arkansas Mother Discovered Covered in Blood After Son Attacks Her with Shovel: Sheriff
A man in Arkansas is accused of attacking his mother with a shovel, leaving her bloodied and beaten.
Arkansas Man Hid Under Clothes in Walmart Shopper's Car, Attempted to Kidnap Her 2-Year-Old Daughter: Police
A man in Arkansas has been accused of hiding in a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot and trying to kidnap a 2-year-old girl.
Frenchman Discovers Giant 7.46-Carat Diamond in 'Magical' Arkansas State Park, Names Stone After His Fiancée
A man visiting the United States from France found a 7.46-carat diamond while searching in Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Arkansas Coach, Wife, Arrested for Conspiracy to Commit Rape After They Traveled to Meet Child They Met Online: Cops
An Arkansas couple was arrested after they allegedly tried to meet up with a child on an app for sex, officials said.
‘Pretty Scared’ 5-Year-Old Girl in Arkansas Located in Hidden Compartment in Man’s Bedroom: Police
A 5-year-old Arkansas girl was found inside a hidden compartment in a man's bedroom closet, according to police.
Authorities in Arkansas Make Arrest in Connection With Cold-Case 1991 Murder of 19-Year-Old Woman
An arrest has been made in connection with the 1991 murder of 19-year-old Sabrina Underwood in Arkansas, officials said.
In Custody: Arkansas Mother Fled to California with Her 8 Children After Abducting Them from Their Foster Homes, Cops Say
An Arkansas woman was captured in California after she allegedly kidnapped her 8 children and fled to California, police said.
Child Rapist Who Escaped Arkansas Prison on Jet Ski Caught at West Virginia Hotel With His Family: Officials
A child rapist escaped prison with the help of his family on a jet ski. Now, police say they have caught him one year later.
Two Adults Arrested After Toddler Found Dead at Oklahoma Motel, Officials Say
A 2-year-old girl was found dead in an Oklahoma motel room. Now, police say the two adults taking care of her have been arrested in connection with her murder.
Heads, Brains, Skin and Bones: Former Harvard Medical School Staffer Accused of Selling Dissected Cadaver Parts
A former manager of the Harvard Medical School morgue has been accused of stealing and selling body parts for profit, according to authorities.
Police Say 18-Year-Old Fatally Assaulted Man in Arkansas With Hammer and Rocks, Alleging Victim Was Trying to ‘Seduce Him’
A teenager in Arkansas claims he fatally beat an older man with a hammer and rocks because the victim was trying to 'seduce him,' authorities said.
Arkansas Couple Arrested After Allegedly Using Power Tool to Rape 5-Year-Old Girl, Police Say
A 5-year-old girl in Arkansas was raped using a power tool and now police say a man and woman have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape.
Arkansas Tourist Fatally Shot in Louisiana Day Before Birthday While Stopping Teen Carjacker From Driving Off With Wife: Cops
An teenager in Louisiana was apprehended after he fatally shot an Arkansas man attempting to stop him from stealing his car with his wife inside, officials say.
Ex-Mortuary Worker in Arkansas Accused of Selling Stolen Fetus, Human Remains on Facebook for $11,000
A woman in Arkansas was arrested after she sold 20 boxes of human body parts to a man via an “oddities” Facebook group, authorities said.
Ear-Responsible Parenting? Arkansas Father Arrested For Allegedly Piercing Minor Son's Ear
A man in Arkansas has been arrested after he allegedly pierced his minor son's ear, which is illegal to do in the state of Arkansas, officials said.
Dad Convicted Of Killing Son, 6, Sodomized Him With Stick, Yanked Boy's Teeth Out With Pliers For Eating Cake
An Arkansas man who sodomized his 6-year-old son with a stick and yanked teeth for eating cake has been found guilty of the child's murder for the third time.
'On Patrol: Live' Alerts on Missing Teen From Conway, Arkansas
A 14-year-old student from Arkansas never returned home after attending school all day. The case was recently featured on REELZ 'On Patrol: Live' TV show.
911 Dispatcher Listened As Man Who Reported He’d Been ‘Shot To Hell’ Died On Call After Getting Struck 19 Times
An Arkansas man who admitted to killing a man shot 19 times in a murder-for-hire plot was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Arkansas Teenager Held Without Bond After He Allegedly Stabbed His Father To Death, Authorities Say
A teenager in Arkansas was being held without bond after he was accused of fatally stabbing his father, according to authorities. No motive has been released.
Arkansas Homeless Man Accused Of Killing 73-Year-Old Woman In Her Apartment
A homeless man in Arkansas is accused of murdering an elderly woman in her home, authorities said.
Woman Was Mad She Couldn't Fix A Picture Frame. So She Took Out Her Frustration By Killing Her Former Babysitter.
An Arkansas woman who fatally stabbed her former babysitter and a family friend was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Her sister is in jail for a stabbing too.
Woman Found Shot Dead In Car At Arkansas Gas Station, Teen Now Faces Capital Murder Accusations
A woman was found shot dead in a car at an Arkansas gas station. Now, authorities say they have charged a teen with capital murder in the case.
Woman Found Shot To Death In A Kia, Suspect Arrested A Motel Hours Later: Police
A woman was found shot to death in a car in West Memphis, Arkansas, police said. Hours later, a suspect was arrested at a motel and charged with murder.
Attack Inside Arkansas Taco Bell Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Facing Capital Murder Charge
Police in Arkansas said an attack with an edged weapon inside a Taco Bell left one person dead. Another suspect has been charged with capital murder.
What Started As A Suicide Call In Arkansas Quickly Became A Homicide Investigation, Police Say
Police in Little Rock, Arkansas, initially responded for a reported suicide and later determined it to be a homicide. Now, one suspect is behind bars.
Man Tried To Put Bag On Teenage Acquaintance's Head, Said He Just 'Wanted To Talk': Report
An Arkansas man is accused of stalking and trying to kidnap a former teenage co-worker, police said. She was able to free herself and report the incident.
He Wanted Cops To Take Cover From His Shooting So He Could Flee A Traffic Stop. But, A Bullet Killed An Officer.
A cop killer said he wanted the Arkansas police who pulled him over to take cover so he could flee. But, a shot killed one. Now, the murderer heads to prison.
Man Accused Of Killing His 71-Year-Old Stepmom During An Assault, Now Faces Murder Charge
An Arkansas man is accused of killing his stepmom during an assault. Police have not released a motive but said they charged the suspect with murder.
Couple Returns Home After Vacation And Heads to Bed. When They Awoke, They Found Another Person Sleeping In Their House.
A couple returned to their Arkansas home after vacation and went to bed. When they woke up, they found another person sleeping in their home, a report says.
Arkansas Boy, 2, Killed In Drive-By Attack On Home Shot Up Twice In One Day
Two teenagers are in custody and more arrests are expected in connection to the death of a toddler boy in a drive-by shooting last month, authorities said.
He Snitched For The Feds. Then, He Decided To Kill Another For Snitching On Him.
In Arkansas, a man was sentenced to prison for killing a fellow drug customer. The killer and others faced federal charges in connection to the case.
Arkansas Quadruple Murder Suspect Accused Of Fatally Shooting His Elderly Parents, Two Others
An Arkansas man was named as a suspect in a quadruple killing that took the lives of his elderly parents and a mother and her son, authorities announced.
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.