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Rodney Brown

Case from Hot Springs National Park, AR dated Oct 07, 2016

Victim Details

Rodney Brown

Male

Black / African American

Hot Springs National Park

AR

2016-10-07

31

Rodney

Brown

07/26/2026

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In the autumn of 2016, the life of Rodney 'Speedy' Wayne Brown Jr., a 31-year-old male, was tragically cut short in his hometown of Hot Springs, Arkansas. On October 7th, he was found deceased under circumstances that quickly led investigators to classify his death as a homicide. Remembered as a vibrant and social individual, Brown was a graduate of the Hot Springs Public School System and was known for his love of the lake, basketball, and spending time with his wide circle of friends and famil ...
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  • KATV: Hot Springs man dies in overnight shooting
  • Rodney Brown, age 31 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I grew up in Hot Springs and the news of Rodney "Speedy" Brown's tragic death has truly shaken our c... ...Read More
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