In the summer of 2016, a quiet home in Taylor, Arkansas, became the scene of a tragedy that would end the life of Tami Renee Benson. On July 19, 2016, the 47-year-old White female was discovered at her residence, having been fatally shot. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office was called to the scene and immediately began an investigation into her death, treating it as a homicide.
The investigation quickly led to a person of interest.
Authorities arrested 75-year-old Glyndal Ray Plumley in connection with Benson's death. He was taken into custody on suspicion of first-degree murder, leaving the community to grapple with the sudden violence that had occurred in their midst. While a definitive motive was not immediately established by the sheriff's office, it was suggested that the fatal encounter may have been the result of a domestic dispute.
Following his arrest, Plumley was held at the Columbia County jail, initially without bond. In a subsequent court appearance, a bond was set at $500,000. During the proceedings, Plumley sought legal representation and requested the appointment of a public defender to handle his case. The matter then moved into the hands of the legal system to uncover the full circumstances that led to the untimely death of Tami Renee Benson.
