Arkansas Sheriff candidate admitted to chasing a man down and shooting him because he ‘had no choice,’ but a Judge just dropped the murder charge

Arkansas Sheriff candidate admitted to chasing a man down and shooting him because he ‘had no choice,’ but a Judge just dropped the murder charge

A judge has officially dismissed the second-degree murder charge against Aaron Spencer, an Arkansas sheriff candidate who killed the man accused of sexually abusing his daughter. Per NBC News, Special Circuit Court Judge Ralph Wilson Jr. ruled that the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office mishandled critical evidence. This major legal pivot occurred on Thursday, reportedly clearing the way for Spencer to continue his campaign for the Lonoke County she…

Judge Formally Dismisses Aaron Spencer Murder Case With Prejudice - NEA Report

LONOKE COUNTY, Ark. — A judge has formally dismissed the murder case against Lonoke County sheriff candidate Aaron Spencer with prejudice, according to a court order filed Monday. Special Circuit Judge Ralph Wilson Jr. signed the order June 8, directing that Spencer be released from all bond obligations and conditions [read more...] The post Judge Formally Dismisses Aaron Spencer Murder Case With Prejudice appeared first on NEA Report.

Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office fires detective after evidence mishandling leads to dismissal of murder charge

LONOKE COUNTY, Ark. — The Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office has fired a detective whose mishandling of evidence was cited in the dismissal of the murder charge against Republican sheriff nominee Aaron Spencer. The case was dismissed by Circuit Court Judge Ralph Wilson, who cited the loss of an SD card from a dash camera in […] The post Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office fires detective after evidence mishandling leads to dismissal of murder charge appe…