In the small town of Joiner, Arkansas, a family dispute escalated into a tragedy that claimed the life of 38-year-old Adam Jacori Meade. The male victim died in March 2023, leaving behind a community in disbelief.
The events that led to Meade's death began with a domestic disturbance. An argument that had started the previous night between his son and the son's mother carried over into the next morning. When Adam Meade intervened, the confrontation intensified. It was then that his 19-year-old son, Dominique Meade, is alleged to have produced a firearm and shot his father.
Law enforcement was first alerted to a domestic disturbance at the residence. While deputies were on their way, a second call reported that a person had been shot. Following the incident, Dominique Meade was taken into custody and faced a charge of first-degree murder in connection with his father's death. Those who knew Adam Meade described him as a great man with a passion for the outdoors and old-fashioned cars. He was a father to two other sons and two daughters.
