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Rita Miller

Case from Dardanelle, AR dated May 11, 2017

Victim Details

Rita Miller

Female

White / Caucasian

Dardanelle

AR

2017-05-11

61

Rita

Miller

07/11/2026

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On a tragic day in May 2017, a devastating chain of events unfolded in a quiet area near Dardanelle, Arkansas, culminating in the deaths of three individuals. Among the victims was Rita Miller, a 61-year-old female resident of Yell County. The violence began in the early morning hours of May 11th when a Yell County Sheriff's Deputy, Lt. Kevin Mainhart, conducted a traffic stop. During this encounter, the deputy was fatally shot. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 42-year-old James Arthu ...
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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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