The Daily Populous Monday October 13rd, 2025 evening edition
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Man charged with murder runs for Lonoke County sheriff

LONOKE, Ark. — A man facing a second-degree murder charge has announced his candidacy for Lonoke County sheriff.

Aaron Spencer, 36, of Carlisle, is accused of shooting and killing an alleged sexual predator he reportedly found with his missing 14-year-old daughter in October of last year.

Lonoke County deputies arrest man after altercation leads to deadly shooting

In announcing his candidacy, Spencer referenced his ongoing experiences with the justice system.

His trial date is set for late January of next year.

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foxbat on October 13rd, 2025 at 18:18 UTC »

sounds like he’s a bit overqualified for the job

unclefisty on October 13rd, 2025 at 15:16 UTC »

> According to records obtained by the Arkansas Times, Spencer initially called 911 just after 1 a.m. on October 8, 2024, to report his 13-year-old daughter missing. Spencer told police he’d been awakened by his dog barking, went to his daughter’s room to check on her and saw she was missing. He said he suspected she was with Fosler, 67, who had been arrested in July and charged with 43 counts, including sexual assault of a minor and internet stalking of a child, related to Fosler’s pursuit of Spencer’s then-13-year-old daughter.

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2025/06/24/more-details-out-on-fathers-killing-of-man-accused-of-molesting-13-year-old-daughter

A local judge then placed a gag order on details about the case which was overturned by the AR supreme court.

The same judge had previously allowed Fosler out on bail after his arrest.

damien6 on October 13rd, 2025 at 14:44 UTC »

Right out of the Trump playbook. If you can't beat the law, become the law.