Arkansas man accused of murder wins sheriff nomination
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Aaron Spencer, accused of killing his teenage daughter's alleged abuser, won the Republican nomination for sheriff in Lonoke County, Arkansas, while awaiting trial for murder.
- Spencer is charged with killing Michael Fosler, who was out on bond for sexual offenses against Spencer’s then-13-year-old daughter; Spencer’s attorneys claim he acted in defense of his child.
- Spencer defeated incumbent Sheriff John Staley with over 53% of the vote and will face Democrat Brian Mitchell Sr. in the November general election.
- The trial, originally set for January, has been delayed due to the removal of the presiding judge, and no new date has been scheduled.
- Spencer has vowed to create a dedicated team to fight sex crimes
