Homicide investigation begins after Arkansas man found dead in car near rice plant

Police in Stuttgart are conducting a homicide investigation after man was found dead in a car in an area near the Riceland Foods plant, police said.

The Arkansas State Police, who are assisting in the investigation, said in a news release that 41-year-old Christopher Hayes of Pine Bluff was discovered at 1st and Railroad streets Wednesday night.

Stuttgart police were initially called to the scene around 10:30 p.m., the release said.

Hayes' body was sent to the state Crime Lab to determine a manner of death, police said.

Read Friday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.

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