Garfield man's death investigated as homicide after body found

A homicide investigation has been opened into the death of Ronald Kultgen, 53, of Garfield, after his Body was was found Saturday in Madison County according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office.

Kultgen was last seen April 15, 2015 in Garfield, according to a news release from the Benton County Sheriff's Office

Searchers located his body Aug. 29 in Madison County after weeks of searching, according to the release.

A suspect has been identified and information from the investigation will be forwarded to the prosecuting attorney's office, according to the release.

The investigation is a cooperative effort between Benton County, Madison County and Arkansas State Police, according to the release.

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