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Christel Malone

Death by Force
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In the quiet community of Garfield, Arkansas, a devastating event unfolded on July 31, 2017, ending the life of 44-year-old Christel Malone. A nurse and homemaker, she was a mother to five children. On that Monday afternoon, law enforcement received a call from Christel's husband, reporting a shooting at their residence on Smith Ridge Road and alerting them that his son was mentally ill.

Upon their arrival, deputies discovered Christel Malone inside the home, lying on the bathroom floor w ...Read More
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  • ‘Mentally Ill’ Son Faces Capital Murder Charges For Killing Mother In Garfield Shooting
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    Victim Details

    Christel Malone

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Garfield

    AR

    2017-07-31

    44

    Christel

    Malone

    11/13/2025

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