Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division, along with Prairie County Sherriff’s Deputies, are investigating the discovery of a body found at a Prairie County farm yesterday (Sunday, March 5, 2017). The report was received by CID special agents shortly after 4 PM, Sunday. Agents have worked overnight following leads that are being checked this morning.
At least two individuals have been questioned about the death.
The body has been transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for purposes of identification in addition to a manner and cause of death.
As of this hour, the Arkansas State Police Public Affairs Office does not anticipate any further release of information until identification is confirmed at the crime lab or an arrest is made in connection with the case.