In the quiet town of Quitman, Arkansas, a tragic event unfolded on May 15, 2016, leading to the death of 22-year-old Sawyer Ryan New. Born on July 7, 1993, Sawyer was a young man known to his family as being protective of his mother and brother. He worked in construction and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his loved ones.
On that Sunday, the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office was called to a residence on Heber Springs Road West. Inside, they discovered the bodies of Sawyer New and 55-year-old Tim New. Both men had sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene around 2:20 p.m.
The discovery prompted an investigation led by the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory, where autopsies were conducted. Despite the ongoing investigation into the double homicide, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. The circumstances surrounding the deaths of Sawyer and Tim New remain unresolved, leaving a community searching for answers.
