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Rumors swirled in the community as investigators searched for Sutherland, who, according to her Facebook page, worked as a registered nurse at Unity Health Harris Medical Center in Newport. All rights reserved. And detectives say Michelle pretended to be shocked to find her husband's body lying in a pool of blood. OK? Three people have been arrested in connection with first-degree murder in the Monday shooting death of a Jonesboro woman, according to the Jonesboro Police Department. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "There was what appeared to be one gunshot wound to the left side of his chest through his shirt," said Det. Thank you for signing in! What would he get out of this? Safety experts say there are steps women can take to help protect themselves while running outside. We hope that you enjoy our free content. Marc's mother believes that's when Michelle hatched a plan to have Marc murdered. He then drove about 3 miles to a farm, where he raped Sutherland and killed her before burying her body. He vowed to maintain his objectivity in the case. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected. Retired Circuit Judge David Goodson of Paragould then found himself on the case, thanks to an appointment from the Arkansas Supreme Court. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. "Opt for clothing that's form-fitting, that doesn't have a hood," said Arthur. Flickr/J Stephen Conn Brooks. The crash happened at 12:49 p.m. Feb. 27 on Highway H, four miles south of Dexter, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Read MoreRecall alert: Banana Boat recall of hair and scalp sunscreen spray expanded, A suspected gunman at a Target store in Omaha, Nebraska, was shot and killed Tuesday by police officers. One Day: 1.50 4 Weeks: 18.80 12 Weeks: 56.40 24 Weeks: 112.80 52 Weeks: 244.40. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. . He was not a very good people person," Jack Despain tells police in a recorded interrogation. Becoming windy with thunderstorms, possibly severe especially in the evening. Would you like to receive our daily news? Sydney Sutherland, 25, was la Verify your print or online subscription account here. Privacy Policy | Marc launched his own realty company that Michelle helped him run from their home. "I felt Michelle was the ramrod of it," said Tana Despain. Promotional Rates were found for your code. She liked to rub elbows with the big-wigs.". "Cold cases don't get much better than this," Siegler said, before giving the good news to Emorie and Emanuel. On Monday, Circuit Judge Randy Philhours granted that waiver. according to Lilley. Also, make sure to tell someone you are going for a run and when you are expecting to return. We realize that no matter what punishment Rebecca ODonnell receives, it will never be enough., However, she said it brings some shred of peace that Rebecca ODonnell will be put away in prison for a very long time, unable to hurt anyone else., Collinss son, Butch Smith, called the murder of his mother an awful deed, carried out of hate, jealousy, and greed., He believes ODonnell was stealing money from Collins and when the former state senator confronted her, she snapped and stabbed my mother to death in a fit of rage and perceived self-preserverance (to try to prevent herself from going to jail).. Lewellyn told investigators he turned his truck around and forced Sutherland into the vehicle, McNeill said. Susan thinks Tusing was pulled over and later killed by either a law enforcement . The couple's eldest son John was an accomplice to the murder. "It's always about the money with Michelle," said Tana. Three people have been arrested in connection with first-degree murder in the Monday shooting death of a Jonesboro woman, according to the Jonesboro Police Department. "Sometimes three and four a year to Cancun or Jamaica," said Tana. Police said the body of Sydney Sutherland was discovered in Newport on Friday, following a. Would you like to receive our daily news? Verify your Times Dispatch print or online subscription account here. (KAIT) - A man accused of killing a Jonesboro woman then jetting off to Florida will not face the death penalty. "I supposed to been shot a [----]. The last memory of her that I have was of me making that 911 call and trying not to vomit all over at the sight and smell of my mothers body. 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The swarm of flies that flew out and surrounded me. And thats another reason why we want to work so hard and try to find her. But Hubbard says he instead passed the job along to Barker, a known criminal-for-hire. "As long as he could get that dollar out of you, he'd turn around and crap on you and walk away, you know, and that's the way he was.". for 1 day. JONESBORO, AR - Jurors found a Jonesboro woman guilty of attempted first-degree murder Friday for running over another woman and trying to strangle her, Craighead County Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Grant DeProw said. "I refer to it as 'execution-style,' almost directly between his eyes," said Brooks. Representatives for Linda Collins have changed ODonnells charges from Capitol Murder to abuse of corpse and mistreatment of corpse. The crash happened at 12:49 p.m. Feb. 27 on. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. When police found her body, they could not immediately confirm Collinss identity. Copyright 2023 KAIT. No amount of punishment will ever fill that void that Rebecca ODonnell made in our lives the day she killed our mother. Police announced on Sunday that a 28-year-old man, Quake Lewellyn, of Jonesboro, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail in connection to Southerland's death. Checking back? Sheriff Kevin Bell told Region 8 News Miranda Reynolds that ODonnell stabbed Collins to death. "The earlier that I can hear somebody approaching me, or that I can see somebody approaching me, then I can respond in a way that's going to give me a better chance at getting away to someplace safe," said Arthur. However, police said the child weighed less in Sept. 2020 at the time of her death than when she left the hospital a month earlier. "Terrence Barker's statement is is that Carl Kelley provided him with a firearm in order to do that with," said Det. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. As some news agencies have reported, I did find my mothers body on June 4th at her home. We hope that you enjoy our free content. Conway Police see success . Despite changes in judges and prosecutors and numerous motions and search warrants, the case ended without a trial. O'Donnell: "I went to Linda's house and I intentionally killed her and then hid the body." She was 50 years of age and was a healthy, able-bodied woman with a normal life expectancy of approximately 85 years.. . And Marc's mom Tana left Jack because of the scandal -- only to return to him when it was learned Brooke had borrowed Jack's phone, and that the pictures were selfies. If you are attacked, dropping down to a squat or a lunge will drop your center of gravity and make you harder to the throw to the ground, Cassetta told "Good Morning America" in 2018, after the death of Wendy Martinez in Washington, D.C. To fight back, Cassetta says to "acquire and fire. You can also use your phone to share your location with friends and family. She was released from the hospital two months later. The farmer, a Tuckerman High School graduate, was named as the Jackson County Farm family of the year with his dad Michael and grandfather Donald. Circuit Judge Randy Philhours followed the jury's recommendation and sentenced Montgomery to 126 years' imprisonment. Murray was released from custody earlier this year after a judge reduced his. Authorities say Marc Despain owned a real estate appraisal service and lived in the upscale neighborhood with his wife and their children. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. And dad Jack tells detectives that was fine with him. The 28-year-old Jonesboro man was arrested Friday evening on a homicide charge and "confessed to investigators," according to Fox16.com and KATV. Success! Copyright 2021 KAIT. Low around 55F. During his trial, Cone denied killing Reynolds, but acknowledged he had a $200,000 gambling debt and $2,400-a-week drug habit. Her arrest was a result of an unattended death of the three-month-old on Sept. 27, 2020. With her guilty plea and 50-year sentence, she will likely spend the rest of her life in prison. "He said he shot him in the side and then shot him in the face," Hubbard says in an interrogation. Detective: "The implications are, and everything else that's been gathered, this money's supposed to have been coming from you. Cloudy in the morning, then thunderstorms developing later in the day. The parents advised during the interview they were the primary caretakers of Briannia, the affidavit noted. In addition to her car, detectives said Cone stole Reynolds personal and work cell phones, along with her credit and debit cards. She paid for him to move. "It was later learned that Mr. McCullon pointed the firearm and fired rounds in the immediate vicinity of other occupants inside the residence while making threats," the affidavit continues. Jack also tells detectives he suspects Carl's daughter -- Marc's wife Michelle -- may have been involved in his son's murder. @Region8News, She admitted in court to going to Collins house. Vic Brooks. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Low around 55F. Other search warrants involved Collinss Google account including her email and list of logins from May 25, 2019 through June 4, 2019. racist or sexually-oriented language. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. According to the probable cause affidavit, friends and family members of the victim became concerned after receiving text messages and seeing her dogs loose. Thank you for reading! On Wednesday, a circuit judge set a Feb. 22 and 23 pre-trial and plea date for Logan Heath Murray, 25, of Jonesboro. Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription. Sutherland was last seen jogging on Wednesday near anArkansashighway and authorities recovered her cellphone about a quarter-mile from her home Thursday night. Don't Threaten. Thank you for reading! 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Error! High 58F. Family seeks $200 million for woman's murder, City of Hoxie considers increasing water deposits, Governor signs legislation to support pregnant and parenting high school students, Hillcrest teams compete in regional tournament, Valley View's McMillan shines in expanded role, New peer-to-peer recovery community center offers assistance. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Brooks. Their feud followed Marc to his grave. that is degrading to another person. The jury convicted Montgomery of first-degree murder, terroristic act and tampering with physical evidence. You have permission to edit this article. 40 years on the first charge of murder and 3 years on the charge of abusing a corpse. Since you viewed this item previously you can read it again. "My wife and I both wanted to be separated from Marc and Michelle as far as the business was concerned," Jack Despain tells detectives in a recorded interrogation. Despite Jack being exonerated, the plan apparently still worked to some degree, with father and son never speaking to each other again. "It appeared to be staged," said Det. Investigators wouldn't confirm or deny whether the children personally witnessed their mother's death, Sally Smith, public information specialist for the Jonesboro Police Department, said following the hearing. DEXTER, Mo. Statement from Daughter of Linda Collins: Today Rebecca ODonnell pleaded guilty to killing my mother, to abuse of my mothers body and no contest of solicitation to commit capital murder. "He's told Marc he's the devil his self. Be Truthful. One Day: 1.50 4 Weeks: 18.80 12 Weeks: 56.40 24 Weeks: 112.80 52 Weeks: 244.40. Brooks. Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers for our family during this case. An ambulance took both Inman and Stephens to Southeast Health in Dexter, where Dr. Thomas Erickson pronounced Inman dead at 2 p.m. Your father will be arrested for murder. ", Detective: "No ma'am, your father. All three people were listed on the Craighead County jail roster on Thursday afternoon. Vic Brooks. Vic Brooks. Sutherland was last seen August 19 while jogging,. The sight of her white blonde hair moving because of the number of maggots crawling on her. She and ODonnell had been close friends and were seen together in photographs on social media. I would like to say that what happened to my mother was an awful deed, carried out of hate, jealousy, and greed. To purchase a subscription to The TD, call 870-886-2464. I would personally like to thank the Lead Investigator, Creston Hutton, of the Arkansas State Police, the Randolph County Sheriff, Kevin Bell and everyone else that worked their butts off to make sure that no stone was unturned, that no piece of evidence was overlooked, and that the safety, security, and privacy of my family were first and foremost during the entire investigation. ODonnell guilty plea: I intentionally killed her, then hid the body', Collins's son describes horrific moment he found his mother's body. When police went to her home in the 5000-block of Brac Place, they found Reynolds body on the sofa beneath a pile of blankets. Several judges were appointed, then recused on the case. ESE winds at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Terms of Use | That's when she called 911. Diana L. Inman was eastbound when her 2019 Kia Forte crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2016 Freightliner driven by 42-year-old William L. Stephens of Poplar Bluff. He had provided his wife and kids with a comfortable life in an exclusive area of Jonesboro, Arkansas, where they had a lovely home with a pool. Lucas said Friday that he was not aware of any efforts by Lewellyn to join the volunteers searching for Sutherland before her body was found. "He was hard-nosed, my son. I am Butch Smith, Lindas oldest child. Her vehicle and other personal belongings were found at her home. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. ODonnell also told the inmate to destroy her car which was being held in Randolph County as investigators looked for evidence. Be Nice. The brief hearing did not address how Sutherland died - and her family was not present at the courthouse. @Region8News. But the American Dream that Marc and Michelle had built for themselves suddenly came crashing down on August 24, 2011. (KTVE/KARD) On November 21, 2021, the Jonesboro Police Department responded to an unresponsive person on the 2200 block of Clover Drive. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. 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