J.D. Newcombe Jr.

In the quiet woods near Heber Springs, Arkansas, a grim discovery was made on March 9, 1945. A vehicle, burned to its metal frame, sat abandoned, and inside, the incinerated remains of a human body were found in the back seat. The gruesome scene sparked an immediate investigation. Through the use of dental records, authorities were able to identify the male victim as J.D. Newcombe, Jr., a resident of Little Rock. The nature of his death pointed to a violent end, launching a search for whoever wa ...