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Kevin Mainhart

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet early morning hours of Thursday, May 11, 2017, a routine traffic stop on a rural Arkansas highway would shatter the peace of the close-knit community of Dardanelle. Yell County Sheriff's Lieutenant Kevin Mainhart, a 46-year-old male, was a dedicated law enforcement officer with a long and respected career. He had served the citizens of Yell County for five years, having previously retired after more than two decades with the West Memphis Police Department. On this particular morning ...Read More
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  • Arkansas Online: Police identify woman, teen girl killed along with Arkansas deputy
  • Fox News: Arkansas police shooting: Suspect in custody after 3 dead, including officer
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    Victim Details

    Kevin Mainhart

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Dardanelle

    AR

    2017-05-11

    46

    Kevin

    Mainhart

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been digging into some of the lesser-known details of the Mainhart case, and s... ...Read More
    12/24/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I just can't stop thinking about the courageous motorist who found Lieutenant Mainh... ...Read More
    10/16/2023
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