Arkansas doesn't mess around and Aaron Spencer is living proof.
About a year ago, Aaron Spencer found his then 14-year-old daughter's alleged rapist in a vehicle with her. This led to an altercation which left the alleged rapist dead of a gunshot wound.
The alleged rapist was charged with "alleged internet talking of a child, two counts of 4th-degree sexual assault, and two counts of sexual indecency with a child" as well as "possession of 36 counts of child sexual abuse materials."
And now Spencer is running for sheriff in Lonoke County.
Aaron Spencer, the Arkansas father charged in the 2024 shooting death of his daughter's alleged rapist, has announced that he is running for sheriff of Lonoke County — the same jurisdiction where he was arrested.
According to WDBJ7, Spencer was taken into custody in October 2024 after searching for his missing 14-year-old daughter and finding her inside a vehicle with 67-year-old Michael Fosler.
The Lonoke County Sheriff's Office said deputies had been searching for the girl, who was reported missing, when they were informed that Spencer had located both her and Fosler.
Authorities said the situation escalated into a confrontation between the two men, during which Spencer shot and killed Fosler.
Spencer is set to appear in court in December for pretrial proceedings. No trial date has been set. The election is set to take place in 2026.
Here are some of his words from the above video announcing his candidacy:
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.
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