Jerry L. Wiley, 76, was found dead in his home near Alma, Arkansas, on Monday, October 3, 2022. His wife, Jeannine, discovered him in their bed with blood on him and called for emergency help. Responding medics pronounced Wiley dead at the scene on Sunny Slope Drive in the Kibler area.

Investigators determined Wiley died of multiple gunshot wounds to the head. His body was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for examination. Friends and family remembered him as a master craftsman and talented artist who enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, and woodworking, and who was known for his friendliness and laughter.

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office opened a homicide investigation but did not announce any arrests or name suspects in the immediate aftermath. If anyone knew Jerry or has information about what happened that day, please come forward to aid the investigation.