Election Shock: Father Awaiting Trial in Daughter’s Explosive Case Wins Sheriff Primary

Aaron Spencer.Credit : Aaron Spencer for Lonoke County Sheriff/Facebook

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Aaron Spencer, 37, accused of killing his daughter’s alleged rapist, won the primary election for county sheriff in Arkansas on Tuesday, March 3
In October 2024, Spencer allegedly shot and killed Michael Fosler, 67, after allegedly finding Fosler with his teen daughter
Fosler was facing 43 criminal charges in connection with the teen

A father accused of killing the man who allegedly kidnapped and raped his teenage daughter, and who’s still awaiting trial for the murder, won the Republican primary election for county sheriff in Arkansas, multiple outlets reported.

Aaron Spencer secured 53.5% of the vote in the Tuesday, March 3, Republican primary for Lonoke County sheriff, according to preliminary election results. Spencer, 37, will face Democratic primary winner Brian Mitchell Sr. in the fall general election, according to the Arkansas Advocate.

“I’m incredibly grateful to the people of Lonoke County for placing their trust in me. Thank you to everyone who supported this campaign, worked hard, and showed up to vote,” Spencer told KATV on Wednesday, March 4. “This is an important step forward, but we still have one more election ahead. I look forward to continuing this conversation with the people of Lonoke County as we work toward building a safer, strong Lonoke County.”

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In October 2024, Spencer allegedly shot and killed Michael Fosler after allegedly finding the 67-year-old man with his teen daughter.

At the time of the shooting, Fosler was out on bond and was facing 43 criminal charges in connection with the teen, including sexual assault, according to The New York Times, citing court documents.

Heather and Aaron Spencer.Michael White – Arkansas Liberty/Facebook