In January 2020, ODonnell appeared in court on new charges. Keep it Clean. Police told the hearing that Quake Lewellyn was traveling westbound on County Road 41 in Jackson County on Wednesday when he "observed" Sutherland walking and passed-by, an Arkansas State Police agent testified. Jack claims an angry Carl even waved a gun around on one occasion. Sydney Sutherland, 25, disappeared after going for a run near her home. In a Facebook post, officers said detectives were able to establish probable cause to arrest Hauptman, Galott and Ivory on Monday for a residential burglary in which the stolen items included a firearm. A $5 million bond was set for Patton, who was arrested on suspicion of homicide-murder-1st degree, in the case. We are sickened and upset that someone so close to Linda would be involved in such a terrible, heartless crime, the Collins family said in a statement released to Region 8 News. "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. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. As some news agencies have reported, I did find my mothers body on June 4th at her home. Brooks. She told the inmate, court records revealed, to steal Smiths gold and silver as payment for the hit job. George Santos stepping down from House committees, A recall of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray that was found to contain high levels of benzene has been expanded. They were so close that Loggains said ODonnell was a corroborating witness in Collinss divorce and he had power of attorney over Collins and oversaw some of her financial matters which he admitted brought him under some public scrutiny. JONESBORO Family members of a Jonesboro murder victim have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her killer. Officers were dispatched about 10:30 a.m. Monday to perform a welfare check at 612 W. Cherry Ave., about a mile southwest of St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mr Lewellyn, of Jonesboro, confessed to killing Sydney after being questioned about her disappearance, authorities said. 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. Then, a little more than an hour later, Michelle says, she dashed home to retrieve some bills that needed to be paid that day, only to walk into a bloody nightmare. There was an error processing your request. We hope that you enjoy our free content. He worked for Marc and Michelle's real estate company, and claimed Jack had made serious threats against his own son. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The two Jackson County charges will run concurrently (same time) but will be added to the Randolph County sentence of 43 years for a total of 50 years. Detectives suspect he's faking his grief. Scattered thunderstorms in the morning becoming more widespread in the afternoon. He described their relationship has being more than friends. She went for a walk around 2:30 p.m. by her house on Highway 18, the post read. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Representatives for Linda Collins have changed ODonnells charges from Capitol Murder to abuse of corpse and mistreatment of corpse. She was released from the hospital two months later. Lucas told reporters Friday there had been no evidence showing that was the case. He's greedy and lazy. Quake Lewellyn, 28, of Jonesboro, faces charges of capital murder, rape and kidnapping in the death of Sydney Claire Sutherland, 25, of Newport. JONESBORO, AR - Jurors found a Jonesboro woman guilty of attempted first-degree murder Friday for running over another woman and trying to strangle her, Craighead County Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Grant DeProw said. We know one day Rebecca ODonnell will have to answer for her sins before the judgment seat of Christ. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Lewellyn, who was arrested hours after. I have all the information, all the evidence I need. (KAIT) - The woman accused of killing a former Arkansas state senator at her home in Pocahontas will spend the next 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to her murder. The letter contained what the suicide note should say. The last memory of her that I have was of me making that 911 call and trying not to vomit all over at the sight and smell of my mothers body. It initially appears to crime scene investigators that Marc had been killed by a burglar who'd entered the house through an unlocked rear door. 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This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Get access to weekly electronic editions and all Times Dispatch web content. On Friday, the man, from Jonesboro, pleaded guilty to capital murder and rape charges in an effort to avoid the death penalty. And Tana claims it turned out to be a cruel plan cooked up by Michelle to smear Jack. Lewellyn, who was arrested hours after. Marc Despain's widow Michelle shocks detectives by pointing the finger of blame at Marc's own father Jack Despain. The couple's eldest son John was an accomplice to the murder. Instead of arriving at the funeral home, she arrived in a jail cell. It is believed Aliyah and (fathers) lack of care caused the death of Briannia due to the extent of the malnutrition and other injuries to her body.. 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. Copyright 2020 KAIT. The sight of her white blonde hair moving because of the number of maggots crawling on her. 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. Please use the button below to manage your account. Lewellyn is an award-winning farmer who, along with his father and grandfather, was named Jackson Countys Farm Family of the Year in 2016. 11. She answered his questions calmly with no display of emotion. Thank you for reading! She liked to rub elbows with the big-wigs.". Unity Health Harris Medical Center issued a statement Friday after Sutherlands body was found. Low around 55F. Today we find some shred of peace that Rebecca ODonnell will be put away in prison for a very long time, unable to hurt anyone else. Detective: "Michelle, did Marc ask you for a divorce recently? JONESBORO A woman was released from jail Monday after she was charged with killing someone in a November 2020 wreck. Marc confronted Michelle about it just a week before his murder, saying he wanted to end their marriage of nearly 15 years. (KAIT) - A court date for a Jonesboro woman arrested in connection with the death of a three-month-old baby is now set. Jacksonville family speaks out after Sherwood woman 1 day ago. But Marc stood up for his wife, and that put pressure between him and his dad," said Tana. "She liked to buy things for the kids and it was always extravagance," said Tana. Marshals on July 26, 2019, according to local NBC affiliate KAIT8 . (KAIT) - A 52-year-old woman died Monday afternoon when her car crashed head-on into a semi-truck. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Checking back? ", Carl replied: "OK, can you get him to lunch?". The autopsy results shows the cause of death as homicide due to the malnutrition and other injuries as listed, Jonesboro police said in the affidavit. for 1 day. High 58F. Her body was discovered two days later near her home. In an April 2020 court filing, prosecutors said the murder was committed for monetary gain and to avoid arrest. A 25-year-old Arkansas woman who disappeared while jogging has been found murdered near her home in Jackson County . In addition to capital murder, a jury found Cone guilty of abuse of a corpse, theft of property and fraudulent use of a debit or credit card. "He said he shot him in the side and then shot him in the face," Hubbard says in an interrogation. @Region8News, She admitted in court to going to Collins house. Prosecutors had requested permission to waive the death penalty in the murder trial of Shawn Gregory Cone. "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. Circuit Judge Cindy Thyer found probable cause on Feb. 2 for her arrest. "Looking at the books and everything, it appeared that they were living well beyond their means," said Det. Police announced on Sunday that a 28-year-old man, Quake Lewellyn, of Jonesboro, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail in connection to Southerland's death. Ive known her and watched her grow up, Lucas said last week, according to the news station. But detectives say Michelle appeared to be the one calling the shots. JONESBORO, Ark. A warrant was issued and he was arrested by Osceola police and U.S. The sight of her white blonde hair moving because of the number of maggots crawling on her. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism The tragic end to an Arkansas women's disappearance is bringing new attention to the potential dangers women face when running alone. Neither Collins nor ODonnells family members showed any emotion as she entered her plea. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. by Charles is scheduled for trial the week of July 13, according to Arkansas court records. Linda Collins was found dead on June 4, 2019 outside her home on Highway 90 West. "She had taken photographs of herself and was sending them to another boy," said Tana. 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. Please use the button below to manage your account. Sutherland was last seen jogging on Wednesday near anArkansashighway and authorities recovered her cellphone about a quarter-mile from her home Thursday night. During the investigation, detectives were able to determine Shawn Cone had cleaned up the crime scene and disposed of the evidence, the affidavit stated. Signup today! Prosecuting Attorney Henry Boyce said Monday that he, too, knows both families. Chance of rain 90%.. Windy with showers and thunderstorms likely. | Karina Vetrano is seen here in this undated file photo. October 29, 2020 at 4:11 p.m. Patton was being held Friday in the Craighead County jail in the case. Circuit Judge Randy Philhours followed the jury's recommendation and sentenced Montgomery to 126 years' imprisonment. Investigators began the hunt for the heartless monster or monsters who did it. For unknown reasons, he recused himself, but not before sealing the records thus preventing information on the investigation from being released. 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. Error! Jack tells detectives Marc was constantly rude to Carl. Susan thinks Tusing was pulled over and later killed by either a law enforcement . During a court hearing at the Randolph County Courthouse on Thursday, ODonnell changed her plea to guilty of first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse. Hes presided on the case since late November 2019. Brooks. The smell of the dead body laying outside wrapped up and under a tarp for approximately a week in a hot Arkansas summer was nausea inducing in and of itself. "There were never any charges filed in that particular case," said Jonesboro Police Detective Vic Brooks. Statement from Daughter of Linda Collins: Today Rebecca ODonnell pleaded guilty to killing my mother, to abuse of my mothers body and no contest of solicitation to commit capital murder. Sydney Sutherland, 25, was la Michelle then turns on her own father when she's asked if he was sharing in the million dollars in life insurance she would collect on Marc's death. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Chance of rain 90%.. Windy with showers and thunderstorms likely. "I refer to it as 'execution-style,' almost directly between his eyes," said Brooks. Success! Today our family has found swift justice by way of a plea deal. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. He blamed her murder on the organization to whom he was indebted. 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. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. She wasn't going to lose her money train," said Tana Despain. Does she have anything to do with it? I am Butch Smith, Lindas oldest child. The shooting occurred sometime after 5 p.m. Tuesday. Chance of rain 100%. Including overseas vacations at tropical resorts. An Arkansas farmer who last week joined a Facebook group dedicated to finding a nurse who vanished while jogging has been charged with her rape and murder, authorities said. Another search warrant allowed authorities to search computers and storage devices Collins owned and the Rock & Roll Highway 67 Inn / Zenas Hospitality Corporation. according to Lilley. Michelle was not the only one to suspect Jack. It was money," said Det. racist or sexually-oriented language. Marc launched his own realty company that Michelle helped him run from their home. Corey McCullon, 31, of Trumann, was arrested in Caruthersville, Mo., Wednesday evening following the shooting death of Keisha Criglar, 29, 603 Meadow Brook St. . Turn after turn, the Linda Collins murder case captivated the Pocahontas community and the country. The investigation into the murder of the aspiring real estate mogul unearths a diabolical family plot. The farmer, a Tuckerman High School graduate, was named as the Jackson County Farm family of the year with his dad Michael and grandfather Donald. Shawn Gregory Cone, 52, is serving a life sentence without parole for the Dec. 8, 2019, murder of Alissa G. Reynolds. All rights reserved. My thought on the conclusion of this case is that none of the punishments allowed per Arkansas state law will come close to what I feel is right and equal punishment for her. Carl Kelley is responsible for setting this up partly to have your husband killed.". He's told him that more than once, and he believes it," said Carl Kelley, Michelle's father. All rights reserved. A 25-year-old woman who disappeared while jogging in Arkansas has been found murdered near her home. 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