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Jay Collins

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet community of Chester, Arkansas, a dispute over money escalated into a tragic act of violence that claimed the life of 66-year-old Jay Collins. On a Tuesday night in late June of 2025, law enforcement responded to a 911 call at a residence on Lands End Road. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a grim scene. Collins was found deceased, and another man, 70-year-old Donny Shipp, was critically injured from gunshot wounds. Shipp was transported to a regional medical center, but he ultimate ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jay Collins

    Male

    Chester

    AR

    2025-06-24

    66

    Jay

    Collins

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following the case of Jay Collins and Donny Shipp, and I can't help but feel for their fam... ...Read More
    10/21/2025
    Has anyone else picked up on the detail that the altercation allegedly revolved around money? I can'... ...Read More
    07/25/2025
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    Donnie Shipp

    Death: Jun 24, 2025
    In the quiet community of Chester, Arkansas, a dispute over money tragically escalated, leading to t ...Read More