Karen Sue White Ross, a 37-year-old woman from Hope, Arkansas, was found dead from gunshot wounds on July 28, 1988. The small community was left disturbed by the killing, and a homicide investigation followed.

Investigators developed a suspect: her husband, Richard T. Ross. Evidence collected during the probe led to his arrest and he was charged with capital murder in connection with Karen’s death. He was tried, convicted by a jury, and sentenced to death; the conviction and sentence were later upheld on appeal.

Few personal details about Karen are available in the file beyond her age and hometown. If anyone in or around Hope in 1988 has memories of Karen, Richard Ross, or information about the case, please share what is known.