CLARKSVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a fourth suspect in the death of a Johnson County man.
A first-degree murder warrant has been issued for Zachary Aaron Geels in the death of Vernice “Duwane” Ledbetter.
Ledbetter’s body was found on a logging road off State Highway 123 on Tuesday. Johnson County authorities had previously issued a missing persons alert for Ledbetter, who was last seen on Dec. 31.
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Three other suspects are already in custody in connection with Ledbetter’s death. Sheriff Larry Jones identified them as 21-year-old Brian White, 29-year-old Phillip Raible and 20-year-old Isaac Vaughn.
Jones says each is being held on a $750,000 bond and they are scheduled to appear in court on March 1. Jail records don’t indicate if they are represented by an attorney.
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