In a quiet home near Jacksonville, Arkansas, a family was irrevocably shattered in August of 2016. Erma Butler, a 28-year-old female, was found deceased in her residence alongside her husband, 31-year-old Kelvin Butler. The tragic discovery was made by a concerned family member on a Sunday afternoon, shortly after 1 p.m., at their house on Old Military Road.
Authorities from the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office were immediately called to the scene.
Upon entering the home, they found both Erma and Kelvin Butler had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. Investigators quickly began piecing together the events that led to the devastating outcome, speaking with family members to understand the couple's circumstances. It was determined that the couple had been alive the previous night. The investigation led authorities to believe the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide.
The couple left behind five children who, fortunately, were not present at the home at the time of the incident and were later placed in the care of relatives. While the authorities have not specified the exact sequence of events or the motive behind the tragic incident, they do not suspect any outside involvement. The bodies were sent to the state Crime Laboratory for further examination to aid in the ongoing investigation.
