While this news isn't exactly "feel-good" material, it does contain a fair amount of poetic justice. Then again, it reminds me of one of those "Dateline" episodes that contain several twists and turns along the way.
Aaron Spencer, an Arkansas father who was charged in the shooting death of his 14-year-old daughter’s alleged rapist in October 2024, is now running for sheriff of the same county in which he was arrested, as first reported by WDBJ7.
Spencer was taken into custody after a desperate search for his missing daughter — whom he found inside a vehicle with 67‑year‑old Michael Fosler.
According to the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies had been looking for the girl when they learned Spencer had already tracked down the pair. Law enforcement authorities said the encounter quickly turned violent, ending in Spencer fatally shooting Fosler.
According to court documents, Spencer was taken into custody at the scene and later preliminarily charged with second-degree murder and a firearm enhancement for the shooting death of Fosler, who died at the scene. Spencer is expected to appear in court in December for pretrial proceedings.
Meanwhile, Spencer, 37, announced in a Facebook post on Saturday his intentions to run for sheriff — and why:
Hello Lonoke, my name is Aaron Spencer. Many of you know my story. I'm the father who acted to protect his daughter when the system failed.
I refuse to stand by while others face these same failures. This campaign isn't about me.
It's about every parent, every neighbor, every family who deserves to feel safe in their homes and safe in their community. It's about restoring trust where neighbors know law enforcement is on their side and families know that they will not be left alone in a moment of need.
Every parent's nightmare, indeed.
Spencer remains out on bond as his case proceeds.
Fosler was a registered sex offender facing multiple charges related to sexual crimes against a minor. Earlier in 2024, he was charged with numerous sexual offenses against the Spencer girl. He was out on bond at the time of the incident and had been served with a court order prohibiting contact with the girl. His charges included sexual assault, sexual indecency with a minor, internet stalking of a child, and possession of child pornography, totaling over 40 felony counts.
How many times have we read similar stories? And why was this known predator out on bond?
Here's more:
Records show that the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office initially treated the shooting as part of an active criminal investigation, though prosecutors have not yet disclosed whether they will pursue additional charges or modify the existing ones as the case proceeds.
Court filings indicate that Spencer’s defense team intends to argue that the shooting occurred during a highly emotional confrontation and that he acted in defense of his daughter.
If elected, Spencer would assume leadership of the same department that investigated and arrested him. The Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office has not commented on his candidacy or on how it might affect the ongoing case. The election for sheriff is scheduled to take place next year, with filing deadlines expected early in 2025.
Sheriff John Staley said a decision to file formal charges against Aaron Spencer will be made by the Lonoke County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, according to Law & Crime.
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