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Arnold Gwathney

Case from Forrest City, AR dated Oct 15, 2017

Victim Details

Arnold Gwathney

Male

White / Caucasian

Forrest City

AR

2017-10-15

78

Arnold

Gwathney

Yes

07/12/2026

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In the quiet city of Forrest City, Arkansas, a shocking event disrupted the peace on a Sunday in October. Arnold Gordon Gwathney, a 78-year-old male, was found deceased in his home on October 15, 2017. His death was the result of a homicide, bringing an unexpected and violent end to a life deeply rooted in the community. Gwathney was a retired employee of the Forrest City Times-Herald and an active member of the Oak Hill Church of God, where he served as a Sunday School teacher for the adult cla ...
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  • FOX16: Pastor Murdered In His Home By A Neighbor
  • WREG.com: Suspect arrested in connection to Forrest City weekend homicide
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