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Starla Exum

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet community of Romance, Arkansas, a violent encounter on January 1, 2018, tragically cut short the life of 45-year-old Starla Exum. On that day, she and another individual, 54-year-old Timmy Dickson of Searcy, were fatally shot. The incident prompted a search for the person responsible, casting a shadow over the small town.

Authorities identified the suspect as 42-year-old Archie Lawhon III from Cabot. As law enforcement searched for him, they urged residents in the area to rem ...Read More
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  • ARKANSASMATTERS: Victims ID'd in White Co. Double Murder
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    Victim Details

    Starla Exum

    Female

    Romance

    AR

    2018-01-01

    45

    Starla

    Exum

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been reading through the threads about the tragedy in Romance, and there's one thing that reall... ...Read More
    11/14/2024
    I'm really trying to wrap my head around this entire situation and wanted to bring up something I ha... ...Read More
    01/16/2024
    Did anyone else hear about the strange part of Starla Exum's case involving the storm that hit aroun... ...Read More
    02/12/2023
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