Murder-Accused Dad Wins GOP Sheriff Nod
An Arkansas man awaiting trial on a second-degree murder charge has secured the Republican nomination for sheriff in Lonoke County. According to Fox News , Aaron Spencer defeated incumbent John Staley in Tuesday’s GOP…
An Arkansas man awaiting trial on a second-degree murder charge has secured the Republican nomination for Sheriff in Lonoke County.
According to Fox News, Aaron Spencer defeated incumbent John Staley in Tuesday’s GOP primary, earning more than 53% of the vote, according to unofficial results posted by the Arkansas Secretary of State.
Spencer was charged after allegedly shooting and killing 67-year-old Michael Fosler in October 2024.
Authorities said Spencer woke up to find his teenage daughter missing from their home. He later located her inside Fosler’s truck and forced the vehicle off the highway. An altercation followed, ending in a shootout that left Fosler dead.
After the shooting, Spencer called 911.
Court records show Fosler had previously been charged with “numerous sexual offenses” involving Spencer’s daughter and was out on bond at the time of his death.