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Ronald Dean Esser Jr

Case from Dover, AR dated Mar 17, 2017

Victim Details

Name

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Dover

State

Date Of Death

2017-03-17

Age At Death

First Name

Ronald

Last Name

Dean Esser Jr

Last Updated

07/12/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet community of Dover, Arkansas, the life of Ronald Dean Esser Jr., a 42-year-old White/Caucasian male, was abruptly ended on March 17, 2017. The incident that led to his death unfolded on Oak Meadows Road, near State Highway 164, where he was fatally shot. When authorities arrived at the scene, Esser was pronounced dead.

The investigation into the shooting quickly led to a suspect. Nineteen-year-old Nathaniel Z. Symonds was arrested in connection with the death of Esser. Invest ...

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River Valley Leader: Update on Oak Meadows shooting

ARKANSASMATTERS: UPDATE: Shooting Near Dover Leaves One Dead

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Ronald Dean Esser Jr

Case from Dover, AR dated Mar 17, 2017

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