Fayetteville, Ark. – 29-year-old Kacey Jennings has been arrested by Fayetteville Police for Capital Murder and Abuse of a Corpse in connection with the murder and disappearance of 28-year-old Allison Maria Castro.
On September 19, 2022, Fayetteville Police responded to a residence and located Kacey Jennings, who was experiencing an apparent drug overdose. Several documents were discovered at the scene indicating that Jennings possibly killed Ms. Castro, and he disposed of her body. After speaking with Ms. Castro’s family, it was learned that Jennings and Ms. Castro were previously in a relationship, and they lived together. Ms. Castro’s family was unable to contact her, and they were concerned for her safety. Ms. Castro was entered as a missing person by the Fayetteville Police Department, and an investigation was initiated.
As the investigation unfolded, additional information was discovered that led to an arrest warrant for Jennings for Capital Murder and Abuse of a Corpse. Jennings was arrested on September 26, 2022, after his release from a local medical facility.
The investigation is ongoing.
FPD
