Former State Senator Linda Collins (GOP) arkancided in Little Rock https://neareport.com/2019/06/04/former-state-senator-linda-collins-smith-found-dead/ https://katv.com/news/local/former-state-senator-linda-collins-smith-found-dead LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Former State Senator Linda Collins-Smith was reportedly found dead from a gunshot wound, according to her former press secretary Ken Yang. Yang says that her death is being investigated as a murder. According to Yang, neighbors had reportedly heard gunshots a day or two before Collins-Smith was discovered today. Her body was reportedly found wrapped in some sort of blanket. Bill Sadler with Arkansas State Police can't confirm Collins-Smith's death, but he says ASP has criminal investigation division agents working a homicide outside Pocahontas. http://www.insidefortsmith.com/report-murder-investigation-underway-after-former-senator-found-dead/ Prior to becoming a legislator, Collins-Smith had operated a Days Inn and Suites hotel in Northeast Arkansas for several years. Her husband Philip Smith is a circuit court judge in Pocahontas. Her death is reportedly being investigated as a murder. Update from the WaPo. Arkansas Republican Party officials reported the death of a former state lawmaker the same day that unidentified human remains were found outside her home, and authorities said Wednesday that they’re investigating the case as a homicide. Collins-Smith, previously very active on social media, last posted to her Twitter account on May 27. Next update:     Arkansas judge seals police records in killing of former senator Linda Collins-Smith https://katv.com/news/local/arkansas-judge-seals-police-records-in-killing-of-former-senator-linda-collins-smith