Misty Dawn Erwin, 20, was among five people fatally shot inside her mobile home in Jefferson, Arkansas. The bodies were discovered on March 25, 1998 after a missing person report led officers to the residence. Misty was found deceased in a recliner, covered with a blanket. Also killed were her 24-year-old cousin Shelley Sorg, Shelley’s two children, 5-year-old Sean and 3-year-old Taylor, and 12-year-old family friend Samantha Rhodes. All five victims had been shot with a .22 caliber rifle.

Two days earlier, on March 23, Misty had reported to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend, Clay King Smith, and asked for help leaving the home; after speaking with Smith she withdrew the complaint and stayed. Smith was missing from the mobile home when the victims were found and became the primary suspect. He was located at a hunting club near Star City the next day, made incriminating statements during a standoff, and was arrested and charged with five counts of capital murder. Smith pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced to death.

If anyone knew Misty, Shelley, or the children and has information about that weekend, please share what you know.