HARTMAN, Ark. — Arkansas State Police are investigating after a woman was found dead outside her home in rural Johnson County on Friday, Sept. 25.
Melinda Walker, 65, was found dead at her home shortly after 8 a.m., according to a report from Arkansas State Police.
Johnson County sheriff's deputies responded to 146 Private Road 2257 near Hartman, west of Clarksville, after receiving a report from an acquaintance of Walker's that her body was lying in the yard.
Her body was transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab, where a manner and cause of death will be determined.
While awaiting the autopsy report, state police will continue their investigation.
Check back for updates to this developing story.
