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Jared James Sykes

Death by Force
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In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 17, 2021, the life of 20-year-old Jared James Sykes of Dardanelle, Arkansas, was tragically cut short in what was initially reported as a hunting accident. A student at Arkansas Tech University and a member of the Arkansas National Guard, Jared was known for bringing light and mischief into the world, and for being a caring and beloved son, family member, and friend. On that fateful night, he and his two cousins were in Carden Bottoms, an area near D ...Read More
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  • KATV: 20-year-old shot and killed in hunting accident in Arkansas
  • Jared James Sykes of Dardanelle, Arkansas | 2000 - 2021 | Obituary
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    Victim Details

    Jared James Sykes

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Dardanelle

    AR

    2021-01-17

    20

    Jared

    James Sykes

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone else find it strange how the initial report classified Jared Sykes' death as a hunting a... ...Read More
    08/09/2024
    I've been following the tragic case of Jared James Sykes, and I just can't stop thinking about the i... ...Read More
    05/17/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the community's response to Jared James Sykes' tragic death. It's rea... ...Read More
    10/05/2023
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