Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. The jury convicted Montgomery of first-degree murder, terroristic act and tampering with physical evidence. Brooks. When police arrived at the residence located at 4320 Jenni Lane in the Layman Crest subdivision in Jonesboro, they found the body of a white man with gunshot wounds to the side of his body and to the face. By Keith Inman Sun Staff Writer inman@jonesborosun.com, City of Hoxie considers increasing water deposits, Governor signs legislation to support pregnant and parenting high school students, Hillcrest teams compete in regional tournament, Valley View's McMillan shines in expanded role, New peer-to-peer recovery community center offers assistance. ", Michelle Despain: "He didn't ask me for a divorce. 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The FBI confirmed it was in ODonnells handwriting. I believe that Rebecca ODonnell was stealing money from my mother and when my mother confronted her about it, she snapped and stabbed my mother to death in a fit of rage and perceived self-perseverance (to try to prevent herself from going to jail). That's another slight suspicion of mine," said Jack. 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Chance of rain 90%.. Windy with showers and thunderstorms likely. One of the inmates told investigators that ODonnell wanted the death of Collinss ex-husband to look like a suicide. "He was good to me," Michelle tells police. It came as cops said during a probable cause hearing at Jackson County. You have permission to edit this article. "She liked to associate with people who had money. One Day: 1.50 4 Weeks: 18.80 12 Weeks: 56.40 24 Weeks: 112.80 52 Weeks: 244.40. Rebecca O'Donnell will spend the next 50 years in prison for killing Linda Collins. "Cold cases don't get much better than this," Siegler said, before giving the good news to Emorie and Emanuel. Bought him groceries," said Det. A 23-year-old Jonesboro woman has been arrested after the death of her infant daughter last year, according to the Jonesboro Police Department. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Promotional Rates were found for your code. "My wife and I both wanted to be separated from Marc and Michelle as far as the business was concerned," Jack Despain tells detectives in a recorded interrogation. $1.50 Neither Collins nor ODonnells family members showed any emotion as she entered her plea. Her arrest was a result of an unattended death of the three-month-old on Sept. 27, 2020. "I liked her, and as their children began to come along, I thought she was a good wife and a good mother," said Tana Despain. Marc had learned the real estate business from his parents, who had owned hundreds of rental properties. "From all the interviews and everything that I have done over the years, it was very obvious that Mr. Despain was representing and showing true sadness," said Det. Promotional Rates were found for your code. The crime scene just did not make any sense as far as being a residential burglary.". JONESBORO, AR Authorities say the body of a missing elderly Craighead County woman has been found. Published: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:01 AM PST DEXTER, Mo. In Romans Chapter 12 Verse 19 it says, Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. While our efforts of seeking justice on Earth may fall short in our eyes, it is guaranteed by God that justice will be fully served swiftly and justly when we are called to answer for our sins before Him. A few storms may be severe. Detective: "I have the man that shot your husband, the one that killed him, in jail right now. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. JONESBORO, Ark. "He was hard-nosed, my son. Low around 55F. Marc's mother believes that's when Michelle hatched a plan to have Marc murdered. You have permission to edit this article. "He turned around and returned to her location, abducted her, put her in back of his pick-up truck and sexually assaulted her," court reporter Mitchell McCoy tweeted. We know that there will be some who are not satisfied with the outcome today, Linda Collinss daughter said following the hearing. Sydney Sutherland, 25, disappeared after going for a run near her home. Another search warrant allowed authorities to search computers and storage devices Collins owned and the Rock & Roll Highway 67 Inn / Zenas Hospitality Corporation. In December 2019, Third Judicial District Prosecutor Henry Boyce also stepped down from the case. Thank you all for the well wishes, the happy thoughts, the amazing stories that you all have shared. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. And Tana claims it turned out to be a cruel plan cooked up by Michelle to smear Jack. "During the investigation, it was learned that Corey McCullon had been harassing the victim for the past several days about her owing him money and had made threats to kill her," Wiiest wrote. "She had taken photographs of herself and was sending them to another boy," said Tana. When police found her body, they could not immediately confirm Collinss identity. Thank you for reading! (KAIT) - A man accused of killing a Jonesboro woman then jetting off to Florida will not face the death penalty. Following Lewellyns arrest on Friday, the sheriff said he knew the suspects family as well. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Jackson County Sheriff David Lucas said Sutherland's phone was found around a quarter-mile from her house and Highway 67 on Thursday. Your father will be arrested for murder. Brooks. Other search warrants involved Collinss Google account including her email and list of logins from May 25, 2019 through June 4, 2019. Its taken a toll, it really has. The swarm of flies that flew out and surrounded me. It came as cops said during a probable cause hearing at Jackson County courthouse on Monday that Mr Lewellyn did a U-turn to pick up the woman and abduct her. Marc Despain's widow Michelle shocks detectives by pointing the finger of blame at Marc's own father Jack Despain. It was in those jail cells that she found herself in more trouble. for 1 day. "He's told Marc he's the devil his self. Lavinia Burnett: The first woman to be executed by the state of Arkansas, she was arrested along with her husband Crawford for the murder of Jonathan Selby, a wealthy man from Fayetteville who kept large amounts of money in his house. photo and a jeweler's keen eye have helped solve at least. She was on foot, walking and jogging. Detectives learn that the father and son had been locked in a bitter family feud that began several years earlier when Marc was still working for his parents' real estate company. After reviewing the case, Fogleman sentenced ODonnell to a total of 50 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections: We know that there will be some who are not satisfied with the outcome today, Linda Collinss daughter said following the hearing. It will never bring my grandpas daughter back, or our mother back, or our childrens grandmother back. Patton was arrested earlier this year. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. On December 8, 2019, at the time of decedents death, she was gainfully employed and earning a livelihood for herself, Oldham wrote in the complaint. Threats of harming another Authorities say Marc Despain owned a real estate appraisal service and lived in the upscale neighborhood with his wife and their children. All of us at Unity Health are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of our precious co-worker Sydney Sutherland, the statement read. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. The child was taken to the emergency room at St. Bernards Hospital. I will never not be able to see that picture burned into my brain. JONESBORO A woman was released from jail Monday after she was charged with killing someone in a November 2020 wreck. Although it may be impactful on the tragedy, it doesnt affect my judgment. "Terrence Baker, he stated to me that she was giving play by play to her dad," said Brooks. All rights reserved. ", Detective: "No ma'am, your father. "Terrence Barker's statement is is that Carl Kelley provided him with a firearm in order to do that with," said Det. In January 2020, ODonnell appeared in court on new charges. Marc's mother is just glad she didn't get away with it. The tragic end to an Arkansas women's disappearance is bringing new attention to the potential dangers women face when running alone. Murray was released from custody earlier this year after a judge reduced his. Read MorePolice officers shoot, kill gunman at Target in Nebraska, A man who wanted to shine a light on the East Coast Greenway has completed his journey from Maine all the way south to Key West in Florida. Investigators are now highly suspicious of Jack Despain, who is speaking ill of his murdered son one moment and uncontrollably sobbing over his death the next. Leroy Bullock, 46, of Walls, Miss . Hundreds of volunteers turned out over the two days that Sutherland was missing, according to Jackson County Emergency Management officials. During Thursdays hearing, the State said it had video evidence from inside the jail of ODonnell passing a note to one of the inmates. She will be forever missed. Michelle Despain: "I don't want to talk about this again.". Jonesboro police interviewed Patton about the childs death. Prosecutors had requested permission to waive the death. I am Butch Smith, Lindas oldest child. I began driving a yellow Ford, hauling seed for dad. Like Lewellyn, Lucas and others involved in the case had known Sutherland, who grew up in Jackson County. Farmer Lewellyn was arrested after Sutherland, a nurse, disappeared on August 19 last year. "Everything that they stated lined up with the evidence as it showed," said Det. During his trial, Cone denied killing Reynolds, but acknowledged he had a $200,000 gambling debt and $2,400-a-week drug habit. "There were never any charges filed in that particular case," said Jonesboro Police Detective Vic Brooks. Money that the big-spending Michelle was allegedly swindling from the family real estate business, which had fallen into a deep financial hole. Chance of rain 90%.. Windy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Victim was known to Jonesboro farmer suspect. The shooting occurred sometime after 5 p.m. Tuesday. "It's always about the money with Michelle," said Tana. Checking back? And detectives say Michelle pretended to be shocked to find her husband's body lying in a pool of blood. "I believe that Marc had finally became a little bit suspicious as to the events as they were happening," said Det. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. She answered his questions calmly with no display of emotion. Get access to weekly electronic editions and all Times Dispatch web content. They also used cellphone data, as well as data from Sutherlands Apple Watch, to determine her movements the afternoon of her disappearance. She liked to rub elbows with the big-wigs.". accused of attempting to hire several inmates to kill Collinss ex-husband. JONESBORO, Ark. Brooks says he became convinced Jack's grief was genuine. six murders in two states, police say. Detective: "If you don't do what he tells you to do, you'll be on the street?". High 58F. ABC7 in Little Rock reported that Sutherlands cellphone was found about a quarter-mile from her home. "Marc did not know about this.". But Marc liked to indulge Michelle and their children in the best money could buy. And a second bullet wound in Marc's head, the kill shot, was apparently inflicted from close range after he'd fallen to the floor. ODonnell remained stoic as Judge John Fogleman reviewed the plea deal. "He has a really good relationship with both of them," Michelle told police. He worked for Marc and Michelle's real estate company, and claimed Jack had made serious threats against his own son. During their investigation, police learned that Cone and Reynolds had been dating for nearly two years. that is degrading to another person. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected. "It was later learned that Mr. McCullon pointed the firearm and fired rounds in the immediate vicinity of other occupants inside the residence while making threats," the affidavit continues. Lucas said Friday during a news conference that Sutherlands body was discovered around 2 p.m. that afternoon, buried on farmland in rural Jackson County. Brooks says Marc Despain's murder appeared to be hatefully premeditated. The Arkansas House passed a bill to create a law named after a Jonesboro Police officer who died last year after a strenuous training exercise at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy. "The earlier that I can hear somebody approaching me, or that I can see somebody approaching me, then I can respond in a way that's going to give me a better chance at getting away to someplace safe," said Arthur. Quake Lewellyn, 28, of Jonesboro, faces charges of capital murder, rape and kidnapping in the death of Sydney Claire Sutherland, 25, of Newport. Sutherland's death while out for a jog quickly drew comparisons to the deaths of at least five women who in recent years were also each killed while out for a run: Mollie Tibbetts, who was found stabbed to death after going for a run near her Iowa home; Wendy Martinez, who was stabbed to death while jogging in a busy, well-lit area of Washington, D.C.; Karina Vetrano, who was found dead after going on an evening jog near her New York home; Vanessa Marcotte, who was killed as she was out jogging in broad daylight in Massachusetts; and Ally Brueger, who was shot in the back while running in Michigan. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected. The crash happened at 12:49 p.m. Feb. 27 on Highway H, four miles south of Dexter, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Circuit Judge Cindy Thyer found probable cause on Feb. 2 for her arrest. Be Proactive. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Detectives discover that Hubbard was one of Marc's tenants, and that Michelle's father, Carl Kelley, had approached him about killing his son-in-law. Verify your Times Dispatch print or online subscription account here. (Randolph Co. Sheriff's Office) It was news that shocked Collins's friends and family. "I think Carl and Hubbard and Barker were just taking orders. Their feud followed Marc to his grave. Without your efforts, this case would not have been solved so quickly but also for keeping our families safety and privacy a priority as well.. Thank you.. "Jack Despain was a broken man that had just lost his son," said Jonesboro Police Det. All rights reserved. JONESBORO -- Money was the apparent motive for the shooting death of a Jonesboro woman, whose body was found Wednesday, according to a probable cause affidavit. Lucas offered few details when speaking with reporters because Lewellyn had not yet been formally charged, but Lucas confirmed at that time that the suspect was a farmer in the area. "I refer to it as 'execution-style,' almost directly between his eyes," said Brooks. The affidavit didn't identify the witnesses. Lewellyn told investigators he turned his truck around and forced Sutherland into the vehicle, McNeill said. Despite changes in judges and prosecutors and numerous motions and search warrants, the case ended without a trial. Scattered thunderstorms in the morning becoming more widespread in the afternoon. Quake Lewellyn, 28, of Jonesboro, faces charges of capital murder, rape and kidnapping in the death of Sydney Claire Sutherland, 25, of Newport. All rights reserved. Home security camera footage of Sutherland taken about 90 minutes before her run was shared by a relative on Facebook showed no signs that she was distressed. 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