Arkansas Man Sentenced to 4 Life Sentences for Rape & Kidnapping

A Bradley County jury delivered a strong message this week, when they found 50-year-old Tilton Hill of Warren guilty on two counts of rape, as well as kidnapping and aggravated burglary.

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The verdict came on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, following an investigation led by special agents with the Arkansas State Police.

Arkansas Man Sentenced to 4 Life Sentences

After hearing the case, jurors sentenced Hill to four life sentences. Did you hear that? Four life sentences! Plus an additional 60 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. All sentences will run consecutively.

Arkansas Investigation Began with 911 Call

The case began on September 10, 2025, when the Warren Police Department responded to a 911 call from a resident on Pine Street. The call was made on behalf of a pregnant 20-year-old victim.

According to reports, the victim told officers that a man, later identified as Hill, forced his way into her home before assaulting her. Due to the severity of the case, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division was called in to lead the investigation.

Hill was already being held at the Dallas County Detention Center on unrelated charges when he was arrested and formally charged by state police on September 12, 2025.

Officials Praise Multiple Law Agencies and the Jury as Justice is Served

Colonel Mike Hagar said in the press release,

This verdict shows our Special Agents’ dedication to justice and protecting Arkansas communities. We thank the investigators, the Arkansas State Crime Lab, prosecutors, and the Bradley County jury for making sure justice is served and that there is accountability for a heinous crime.