In the quiet community of Alpena, Arkansas, a distressing event unfolded on October 1, 2016, culminating in the death of 54-year-old Aubry Otis Smith Jr. Authorities from the Carroll County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence on County Road 920 following a report of a possible hostage situation. Upon their arrival, deputies attempted to establish contact with the individuals inside the home but were met with silence.
Forced to make entry to assess the situation, what they discovered inside was a somber scene. In one of the bedrooms, they found Aubry Smith and 50-year-old Victoria Smith, both deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The two were known to have been married, though they were reportedly separated at the time of the incident. Both were residents of Harrison, Arkansas.
The subsequent investigation into the double fatality did not lead to the identification of any external suspects. A spokesperson for the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, Major George Frye, indicated that they were not actively seeking anyone in connection with the deaths, suggesting that the authorities did not believe any other individuals were involved in the incident. The investigation concluded without any arrests being made. The case remains a tragic event, with limited public information regarding the specific sequence of events that led to the deaths of Aubry and Victoria Smith. Aubry was a long-time employee of Tyson Foods and a dedicated volunteer with the Alpena and Green Forest first responders and fire departments.
