In Lonoke County, Arkansas, an injustice is brewing that demands our immediate attention and response. The Lonoke County prosecutor has charged Aaron Spencer with murder under circumstances that any parent can empathize with. Mr. Spencer took actions to protect his daughter from continued sexual abuse by a 67-year-old predator—a predator whom the judicial system had already assured would be kept away from her.

The case dates back to when this predator lured Mr. Spencer's teenage daughter from their home with the intent to sexually exploit her once more. Mr. Spencer, acting in what he believed to be the only way to defend his beloved child, now faces grave legal repercussions. The people in Lonoke County have already spoken in the primary elections for the Republican nomination for Sheriff, reflecting their stance on this deeply personal matter. It is clear the community stands in support of Mr. Spencer and recognizes the parental instinct to protect one’s child as a pillar of our societal values.

Statistics from multiple organizations highlight that children who suffer from ongoing abuse face significant long-term psychological and emotional damage. Parents often feel cornered and desperate when institutional promises of protection fall short. Legal experts argue that self-defense should be reconsidered in situations involving immediate threat and danger to one’s child.

We call on the Lonoke County prosecutor to reconsider the charges against Aaron Spencer. Focusing on the true criminal in this scenario— the individual who repeatedly endangered a child's safety—is paramount. By dropping the charges against Mr. Spencer, Lonoke County will send a resounding message that it values parental protection and understands the complexities arising from systemic failures to safeguard children.

Please join us in urging the prosecutor to drop these charges and ensure justice for Aaron Spencer and his daughter. Their future depends on your support and action. Sign this petition to stand with them and make a difference.