On December 19, 2020, 69-year-old Charles B. Siegrist, Sr. was found deceased at his residence in the 9400 block of Price Lane in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office initially classified the death as suspicious.
Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of 20-year-old Britney Arielle Garza, who was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Siegrist's death. Garza was taken into custody early on December 20, 2020.
An arrest document indicated that she admitted to the shooting after being read her rights.
Siegrist was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His obituary described him as having 'undeniable charm and unconditional love for his family and friends.' He was preceded in death by his wife, Alyce Jeanett, and several other family members. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.
The motive behind the crime was not immediately disclosed, and further details about the circumstances leading to Siegrist's death were not publicly available. The case drew attention due to the arrest of a young woman in connection with the death of an older man.
Siegrist's family and community mourned his loss, remembering him for his warmth and love. His passing highlighted the ongoing issues of gun violence in the United States, as noted by the Gun Violence Archive, which recorded his death as a gun-related incident.
