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James Appleton

Case from Garfield, AR dated Feb 23, 2017

Victim Details

James Appleton

Male

White / Caucasian

Garfield

AR

2017-02-23

59

James

Appleton

07/23/2026

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On February 23, 2017, James Appleton, a 59-year-old resident of Gateway, Arkansas, was found deceased in his vehicle on Gann Ridge Road near Garfield. He had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Appleton was employed by the Gateway water department and was known in the community for his work. At the time of the incident, he was speaking with his brother-in-law, Gateway Mayor Andrew Tillman, on the phone. During their conversation, Appleton mentioned a car speeding down the road before sto ...
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  • NWADG.com: VIDEO: Former Gateway police chief arrested in connection with homicide
  • Garfield man arrested in homicide case - Arkansas' Best News Source
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