US EditionFather Charged with Killing Daughter's Alleged Abuser Launches Sheriff Campaign in Arkansas
Aaron Spencer aims to reform local justice after shooting his daughter's accused abuser; over 360,000 have signed petitions supporting him amid his second-degree murder charge.
- Spencer, 37, pleaded not guilty but has admitted to shooting Michael Fosler, his daughter's alleged abuser, on October 8, 2024, despite a no-contact order.
- Spencer's trial for second-degree murder is scheduled to start on January 26, 2025, about six weeks before a primary election where he is running for Lonoke County sheriff.
- If convicted, Spencer would be prohibited under Arkansas law from holding public office, but his candidacy has drawn mostly positive reactions in the county according to a reporter.
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A father of Arkansas who killed the alleged attacker of his 13-year-old daughter announced his candidacy for the county sheriff position.
Father accused of murdering 67-year-old alleged rapist of his 14-year-old daughter makes startling bid for public office
An Arkansas father accused of murdering the 67-year-old alleged rapist of his 14-year-old daughter is making a surprising bid for public office after he said the "system failed" him and his family.Aaron Spencer, 37, announced last week that he's is running for Lonoke County Sheriff. As it happens, the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office investigated last year's headline-grabbing case involving Spencer.'Through my own fight for justice, I have seen fi…
Father charged with killing daughter's alleged abuser launches sheriff campaign in Arkansas
Aaron Spencer has become a folk hero to some in Arkansas for gunning down a man charged with sexually assaulting his daughter. Despite facing a murder charge, Spencer is now running for sheriff.
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