Arkansas man charged with murder wins GOP primary in sheriff's election
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Aaron Spencer was charged with second-degree murder in 2024 in the killing of a man accused of being his daughter's abuser.
A man who has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the killing of his daughter's alleged abuser has won the Republican nomination for sheriff in Arkansas.
According to the Arkansas Secretary of State, Aaron Spencer won 53% of the vote in Lonoke, about 26 miles east of Little Rock, in the state's primary election on Tuesday, March 3.
He was running against the incumbent Sheriff John Staley and law enforcement officer David A. Bufford.
According to court documents, Spencer is charged with the murder of Michael Fosler. Here's what to know about the case.
On July 8, 2024, Spencer arrived at the home of a female acquaintance of Fosler's and told the woman that Fosler had raped his minor daughter and he wanted Fosler's phone number and address. Spencer then allegedly told her not to call anyone, including the police, court records state.
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