Marianna couple arrested in May homicide

Pair facing first-degree murder charges in death of Ashley Monroe

By the Times News Staff

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A Marianna couple is facing first-degree murder charges connected to a woman’s death in May.

According to Arkansas State Police investigators, 24-yearold Dodge Pinegar and 30year-old Shadee Edgin were arrested on Friday in connection to the death of 30-yearold Ashley Monroe of Lexa, Arkansas.

Arkansas State Police investigating after woman’s body is found in Lee County The Lee County Sheriff’s Office asked state police to investigate the homicide on Tuesday, May 21.

A farmer reported finding the body of a woman on a farm field road off Lee County Road 706, north of Marianna. The woman was later identified as Monroe.