On a tragic spring Saturday in Little Rock, Arkansas, the life of a beloved 83-year-old White male, Raymond "Ray" Bryce Alexander, was abruptly ended. On April 23, 2022, authorities responded to a call at a residence on F Street, where they discovered Mr. Alexander had been fatally shot. Another individual, later identified as his wife Charlotte, was also found at the scene in critical condition.
The incident was quickly determined by the Little Rock Police to be domestic in nature.
The investigation swiftly led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with the homicide. Corey Alexander, the 46-year-old daughter of the victim, was taken into custody and subsequently charged with first-degree murder and first-degree battery. The tragic event was not without warning signs. Reports that surfaced after the incident revealed that just fifty days prior to his death, Raymond Alexander had sought a court order to have his daughter involuntarily committed for treatment. In his petition, he expressed grave concerns about her struggles with addiction and her "extremely psychotic, homicidal and suicidal" state of mind.
Raymond Alexander was remembered as a kind, humorous, and mild-tempered man who was always a source of positivity. A graduate of Little Rock Central High School and a Deacon at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church, he was deeply involved in his community. He had a passion for flying and was an avid race car driver, even setting a land speed record at the age of 79. His sudden and violent death sent shockwaves through the community, leaving behind his wife of 53 years, four children, and five grandchildren. The case has since drawn attention to the complexities of the legal and mental health systems in Arkansas.
