Original Post: May 5, 2026
Updated: May 19, 2026
ALEXANDER, AR — Authorities have identified the human skeletal remains discovered earlier this month in a wooded area within the Alexander city limits. Read more below.
According to Alexander Police Chief Tim Preator, the remains have been positively identified as Samuel Camron of Judsonia, Arkansas.
The Alexander Police Department and the Saline County Coroner’s Office are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone who knew Mr. Camron or has any details regarding his recent whereabouts to come forward.
If you have any information, please contact the Alexander Police Department at (501) 274-4400 or the Saline County Coroner at (501) 303-5658.
The investigation began on the morning of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after the Alexander Police Department received a tip at approximately 8:00 a.m. regarding what appeared to be human bones in a wooded area off State Highway 111.
Responding officers confirmed the presence of skeletal remains at the scene, and they were subsequently recovered on May 6, 2026. The remains were sent to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory to determine the individual’s identity and cause of death.
Authorities have not yet stated whether foul play is suspected in Mr. Camron’s death.
MySaline will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information is released by law enforcement.
PREVIOUSLY – May 5, 2026
Authorities in Alexander are investigating after human skeletal remains were discovered Tuesday morning in a wooded area within city limits.
According to Alexander Police Chief Tim Preator, the department received a tip at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, reporting what appeared to be human bones in a wooded area off State Highway 111.
Officers responded to the location and confirmed the presence of skeletal remains.
Praetor said the investigation is currently ongoing, and no additional details have been released at this time. They have not ruled out whether foul play is suspected.
The remains will be sent to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for identification. Officials have not yet determined the identity of the individual or how long the remains had been in the area.
MySaline will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
