Two bodies were found in a rural home east of Huntsville, Arkansas, on the evening of Sunday, December 12, 2021. The deceased were identified as 49-year-old Lori Newman and 46-year-old Michael Gilman. A person who had gone to the couple’s residence on Madison County Road 2361 to make a purchase discovered the bodies and alerted authorities.

A friend who lives in Idaho had been trying to reach the couple daily and last spoke with them in late November; that friend contacted authorities on December 8 after becoming increasingly concerned. Special agents from the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division took the lead. The cause and manner of death were not immediately apparent and both bodies were sent to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for autopsy. There has been no public announcement of suspects or arrests.

If anyone knew Lori or Michael, or has information about their activities or contacts in the weeks before December 12, please share what you know.