Foul play suspected in death of Newton County man

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A body recovered last week in Johnson County  has been identified as a Newton County man. According to the Harrison Daily Times, foul play is suspected in the death of 20-year-old Noah Hampton of Pelsor.

Johnson County 9-1-1 received a call last Monday morning of a possible body in the yard of a Knoxville residence. Johnson County Sheriff Larry Jones says Hampton’s body was located in a brush/trash pile in the back yard.

Sheriff Jones’ office and the Arkansas State Police are working jointly on the investigation.

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