Christian Franks, 20, of Clarendon surrendered to an Arkansas State Police special agent early this morning and has been charged with capital murder in connection with the death of Lilee Smith *(see news release dated May 8th copied below).

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CLARENDON WOMAN MURDERED IN HOME; ASP/CID INVESTIGATING

MAY 8, 2022

  Clarendon police were called to a local residence at 416 Guydon Street about 12:45 PM yesterday (Saturday, May 7th) where the body of Lilee Smith, 26, had been discovered by a family member.  Local officers contacted the Arkansas State Police requesting special agents to investigate the apparent homicide.

  Agents assigned to the case believe Smith was shot sometime Friday night.

  Smith’s body has been transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory where the state medical examiner will determine an approximate time of death and provide case agents with more information about the manner and cause of death.

  The investigation and search for a suspect is continuing today.