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Murphy B. Atkins

Case from Jacksonville, AR dated Jan 26, 2020

Victim Details

Murphy B. Atkins

Male

Black / African American

Jacksonville

AR

2020-01-26

48

Murphy

B. Atkins

07/08/2026

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On January 27, 2020, a tragic incident occurred at 803 South Redmond Road in Jacksonville, Arkansas, when a fire engulfed an apartment complex. Firefighters responded promptly, extinguishing the flames and discovering the body of 48-year-old Murphy B. Atkins. The Pulaski County Coroner confirmed that Atkins had died from gunshot wounds, and the fire was intentionally set to conceal the crime.

In the days following the discovery, the Jacksonville Police Department arrested several individ ...
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  • Arkansas Online: Shooting, arson suspect charged in Central Arkansas man's slaying
  • https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/deadly-apartment-fire-in-jacksonville-firefighters-still-investigating-situation/
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