David Alan Southerland, 58, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died from violent injuries and was found on June 1, 2023, at the gate of a property on 1174 Briarwood Road in Viola, Arkansas.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of Stacie N. Hickman, who was located in Southerland’s vehicle at the State Highway Department building on June 2, 2023. The vehicle had been reported stolen. Charges listed include 1st Degree Murder, Abuse of a Corpse, and Theft by Receiving (class D felony).

Southerland was born June 22, 1964, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, and driving. He is survived by his mother Betty Southerland; son Jason Southerland; brother Lee Southerland; sisters Teresa Smith and Elaine Buttino; and other relatives and friends.

Did anyone in the Viola or Mountain Home area see David’s vehicle or have information about his movements around May 30–June 2, 2023?