Arkansas Dad
I’m Charged With Murder
But I’m Running For Sheriff Anyway
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Facebook/Aaron Spencer for Lonoke County Sheriff
An Arkansas dad charged with killing his 14-year-old daughter’s accused sexual predator is now operating for sheriff … saying his battle for justice confirmed him precisely how legislation enforcement drops the ball.
Aaron Spencer — charged with fatally capturing 67-year-old Michael Fosler final 12 months — kicked off his run for Lonoke County Sheriff in a Facebook video … calling out “failures” in legislation enforcement and the courts.
Court docs say 37-year-old Spencer — a navy veteran — was charged with second-degree murder final October for allegedly killing Fosler — who was already going through a number of intercourse crime costs in opposition to Spencer’s daughter — after discovering him in a truck together with her.
According to the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the lady was reported lacking about 1 AM on October 8 final 12 months … responding deputies discovered en route Spencer had discovered his daughter and Fosler in a truck … earlier than deputies arrived on the scene, a confrontation ensued and Fosler was killed.
KTHV-TV stories Fosler had been going through greater than 40 youngster intercourse crimes costs involving Spencer’s 14-year-old daughter – together with sexual assault and sexual indecency with a baby. The Arkansas Times stories the lady was 13 on the time of the deadly incident.
After his arrest, Spencer’s spouse Heather began a web based fundraiser, saying their underage daughter had been “targeted, groomed, and ultimately raped by the boyfriend of a family friend.” Fosler was reportedly free on $50K bond.
Spencer himself was launched on surety bond after the capturing … his subsequent court date is in December for a pre-trial hearing … along with his trial set to kick off in January.
In the meantime, his Facebook video blew up with help — appears to be like like he’s already lining up loads of votes for the sheriff’s race.