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Arthur Criswell

Case from Conway, AR dated Mar 21, 1981

Victim Details

Arthur Criswell

Male

Conway

AR

1981-03-21

33

Arthur

Criswell

07/02/2026

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In a tragic turn of events on March 22, 1981, Arthur Criswell, a 33-year-old man, was fatally shot at Tommy's Old Fashioned Home-Style Restaurant in Conway, Arkansas. The incident, which also left two other men wounded, was initiated by 28-year-old Ricky Ray Rector, who entered the establishment and opened fire with a. 38-caliber pistol. Criswell was struck in the forehead and throat and died from his injuries.

Following the shooting, Rector fled the scene, sparking a manhunt by local aut ...
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  • Rickey Ray Rector (Execution of) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
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