Arkansas Police Investigate Death of 61-Year-Old Man

Arkansas State Police Investigate Carroll County Homicide

Arkansas State Police (ASP) are investigating a homicide in Green Forest, Arkansas, after a 61-year-old man was found dead on the porch of a residence.

Kevin Rogers was found around 3 p.m. Saturday, October 3, after a witness called 911. The caller had gone to check on Rogers after noticing his pickup parked at the end of a driveway on Carroll County Road 4351.

Girlfriend Arrested in Connection With Death

According to the Arkansas State Police, investigators interviewed Rogers’ girlfriend, Ashley Hunt, 32, of Green Forest. Hunt reportedly told investigators about a physical altercation in which she struck Rogers in the head with an object.

Hunt was arrested and taken to the Carroll County Detention Center, where she is being held on a charge of second-degree murder.

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The charge is an allegation, and Hunt is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Cause of Death Still Under Investigation

Rogers’ body was transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory, where medical examiners will determine the official cause and manner of death.

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is handling the investigation at the request of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation remains active, and authorities have not released additional details.

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