A 37-year-old Arkansas man charged with murder, Aaron Spencer, announced he is running for sheriff. He is accused of killing his 14-year-old daughter’s alleged rapist, who had driven off with her the day he died, police said.

“Hello Lonoke, my name is Aaron Spencer,” he said in an October 10 Facebook video. “Many of you know my story. I’m the father who acted to protect his daughter when the system failed.”

“Through my own fight for justice, I have seen firsthand the failures of law enforcement and in our circuit court. And I refuse to stand by while others face the same failures. That’s why I’m announcing my candidacy to run for Lonoke County Sheriff.”

According to the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), the incident involving Spencer occurred back on October 8, 2024. At around 1:12

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