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Rachel Maples

Case from Searcy, AR dated Jan 13, 2014

Victim Details

Name

Rachel Maples

Gender

Female

City

Searcy

State

AR

Date Of Death

2014-01-13

Age At Death

65

First Name

Rachel

Last Name

Maples

Last Updated

07/15/2026

Case Description

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In a tragic turn of events that unfolded in Searcy, Arkansas, a family dispute culminated in the death of 65-year-old Rachel Maples. The incident, which occurred on January 13, 2014, involved her grandson, 24-year-old Grant Crawford. The fatal confrontation arose from a disagreement over a firearm that Crawford had brought into his grandmother's home against her wishes.

According to reports, when Maples discovered the weapon, a struggle ensued between her and Crawford. During this alterca ...

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