10 years later, authorities seek new information in slaying of Arkansas guardsman

Lieutenant Robert Garrett tells the public Pulaski County deputies are still seeking information in the murder of Jason Jackson, 10 years later, in a press conference held Thursday.
Lieutenant Robert Garrett tells the public Pulaski County deputies are still seeking information in the murder of Jason Jackson, 10 years later, in a press conference held Thursday.

It’s been a decade since Army veteran and active-duty Arkansas National Guard member Jason Jackson was found dead inside a vehicle in Little Rock, and authorities are again asking for the public’s assistance with any new information.

Jackson was found dead on April 22, 2011, inside a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu in the 15000 block of Arch Street by a real estate agent, authorities said.

According to authorities, Jackson was 31 at the time of his murder.

In a news conference Thursday morning, Lt. Robert Garrett said authorities were looking for evidence linking persons of interest who were developed early in the case to the killing. There hasn’t yet been enough evidence for the prosecuting attorney to assess charges, he said.

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“We’re confident that we know who committed this crime,” he said. “I would be more confident if we can get assistance from the public.”

He asked anyone who might have information related to this incident to contact the Pulaski County sheriff’s office.

Daryl Hinton, Jackson’s father said at the news conference that there has been no solution or evidence to resolve the case.

“We’re just appealing to you, the public, anyone who might have information regarding this case that we can bring to a resolve,” Jackson said.

“Our family has gone through the last 10 years in a very trying, challenging time for us,” he said.

“If anyone knows anything about this case, about the situation, please come forward,” he asked.

CORRECTION: Jason Jackson was found in the 15000 block of Arch Street. An earlier version of this story misstated the address.

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