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Arkansas Man Arrested in Connection with Deaths of Two Female Neighbors

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A man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of two female neighbors who went missing from their homes in Arkansas earlier this year. Denise Rhodes and Robyn DeSort, both from the Bauxite area in Saline County, vanished in mid-July and their remains were discovered on a property in the same county in September. The investigation led to the arrest of Michael Robert Weser, who lived near the property where the remains of the two women were found. Weser has been charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of capital murder, abuse of a corpse, and arson.

Key Takeaways:

  • Denise Rhodes and Robyn DeSort, both from Bauxite, Arkansas, went missing in mid-July 2023, and their remains were discovered on a property in Saline County in September 2023.
  • Michael Robert Weser, a neighbor of the property where the remains were found, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of capital murder, abuse of a corpse, and arson.
  • The investigation revealed a connection between Weser and the two missing women, including interviews, phone records, and financial transactions.
  • Human remains were found on property near Weser's home on September 7, 2023, and DNA analysis confirmed that they were Rhodes and DeSort.
  • A warrant was obtained, and Weser was taken into custody three days later, on September 10, 2023.
  • The motive behind the crime has not been released, and police have not stated if there was a connection between the suspect and the two victims.
  • Investigations remain ongoing.

Statistics:

  • Two female neighbors, Denise Rhodes and Robyn DeSort, went missing in mid-July 2023.
  • The remains of the two women were discovered on a property in Saline County in September 2023.
  • Michael Robert Weser has been charged with two counts of capital murder, abuse of a corpse, and arson.
  • The investigation led to the discovery of human remains on property near Weser's home on September 7, 2023.
  • Weser was taken into custody on September 10, 2023.

Sources:

  • Saline County Sheriff's Office
  • "AR Man Arrested in Connection with Deaths of 2 Female Neighbors" [The New York Times] April 13, 2024] is not mentioned in the original text; and The original text does not mention it

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