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Suspects in Garland County murder identified


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Stephen Curtiss, charged with first degree murder
Stephen Curtiss, charged with first degree murder
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Updated: 1/31 4:06 pm Published: 1/30 11:01 pm
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Two men were arrested Thursday morning, suspected of shooting and killing 25-year-old David Halpin in eastern Garland County.

The Garland County Sheriff’s Office says they found Dustin Wayne Brown, 24, and Stephen Tye Curtiss, 26, in Grant County.

Investigators believe Brown and Curtiss followed Halpin and 29-year-old Amber Brinsfield to a home on Barite Street, which is east of Hot Springs. The four then got into an argument, which escalated into a fist fight. During the fight, one of the suspects pulled out a gun and shot Halpin, who died at the scene. Brinsfield was struck in the face during the fight, she was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The sheriff’s office says Brown and Curtiss were arrested at 7:30am and charged with first degree murder and second degree battery. They were booked into the county jail and are held on no bond.

Brown and Curtiss have so far declined to speak with investigators. The relationship between the two suspects and the victims is unknown, as well as the motive for killing Halpin.
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arkrivera - 2/3/2013 6:16 PM
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dbrown is not a killer i dont know that other guy but why dont we know anything like who owned the gun? were there fingerprints on the gun? where are the facts? what is that girl not telling the police?

Jethro - 2/1/2013 12:47 PM
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You picked the wrong site to look for equality spa man,i don't care what you think you know or who you know. You take a look a look at some of the other comments on people murdered besides the ones you know and how do you know I haven't been through this, you think before you type too. Have a wonderful day :)

Spa Man - 2/1/2013 11:04 AM
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I have read the comments here and it amazes me how stupid some of you people are. You exercised your First Amendment rights - now let me. Drug deal gone bad? You have no clue. I know this family. I know a mom who gave her son CPR in her own driveway waiting for the ambulance to arrive. I know a family who is going through Hell as I type this. Before you post, just ask yourself - what if this was my family. Think before you type.

graytonghost - 2/1/2013 6:03 AM
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They have won a life-time vacation at the beautiful Tucker Max Captain, located in the stinky fields just south of Crime Bluff, this vacation destination offers shared rooms with your new lover named Bubba with bars and armed security at no expense, completely paid for by hard working Arkansans

CaptainZoom - 1/31/2013 7:43 PM
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Congratulations, you've just thrown your life awaaayyyy!!! Don Pardo, tell them what they've won!

Jethro - 1/31/2013 11:23 AM
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Dope deal gone bad I guess.

garywhite - 1/31/2013 9:35 AM
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Little Rock and Pine Bluff are like "lil Detroits". A crime every minute.

graytonghost - 1/31/2013 6:08 AM
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Don't tell me Hot Springs is going to try and keep up with Crime Bluff and SWLR
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