Murder in Hot Springs Village

There was a murder in Hot Springs Village on Tuesday, May 13, at 14 Alava Lane.

The homeowner, not residing in the home, stopped to see her son at 6 p.m. and discovered the body of a white male in his late 20's.  Her son was not home at the time.  The deceased was a family acquaintance.

The mother was in contact with her son last night after the body was discovered. The son was okay.

Two investigators from the Hot Springs Village Police Department with the assistance of the Garland County Sheriff's Office are investigating the murder.

There was no sign of a break-in.  Chief Gary Adams of the Hot Springs Village Police Department said there is a person of interest.

The names of the victim, the homeowner and her son are not being released at this time.

Officers want to talk with the resident of the home and are looking for him and his blue late model Ford.

Call 922-0011 if you have any information in this matter.