Investigation Continues into 6-Year-Olds Death
By: Neile Jones
Updated: November 23, 2012
A makeshift memorial on the steps of this home at 608 SE A street in Bentonville as investigators continue to ask questions.It all started as a missing persons report just before 7:00AM Tuesday, November 20th, but police say within minutes the body of 6-year-old girl, Jersey Bridgeman was found and it turned into a homicide investigation. According to Bentonville Police Chief Jon Simpson there is no threat to public safety. Simpson also told KNWA on Friday morning authorities don't expect to name a suspect today but will continue working around the clock on this case. In part of a new release from Bentonville Police the PD says, "It is also important to note that the family of Jersey and DesaRae
Bridgeman has been cooperative with detectives during this
investigation. The family also wishes to convey to the media that
they do not wish to make any statements or speak to anyone during
this time of grieving. They ask that their privacy be respected
during this time."
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