Key Takeaways
- • Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division initiated investigation into the death of James Frey, 34, of Salem, after Hoxie Police Department requested assistance on August 11, 2026.
- • Body discovered Tuesday afternoon around 3:15 p.m. on property adjacent to a parking lot at People's Faith Tabernacle Church, located at 1202 Sullens Road in Hoxie, Arkansas.
- • Frey's remains will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for forensic examination to determine official cause and manner of death.
- • Investigation remains active with no preliminary cause of death disclosed at time of reporting.
Summary
Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division opened an investigation into the death of a Salem man following a discovery on church property in Hoxie on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Special agents were called in at the request of the Hoxie Police Department after local officers received a report around 3:15 p.m. of a body located on property adjacent to a parking lot at People's Faith Tabernacle Church, situated at 1202 Sullens Road.
The victim was identified as James Frey, 34, a Salem resident. Following standard investigative protocol, Frey's body has been transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory, where officials will conduct a forensic examination to determine both the official cause and manner of death. As of the reporting date, no preliminary findings have been disclosed, and the investigation remains ongoing with the Arkansas State Police leading the inquiry.
The victim was identified as James Frey, 34, a Salem resident. Following standard investigative protocol, Frey's body has been transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory, where officials will conduct a forensic examination to determine both the official cause and manner of death. As of the reporting date, no preliminary findings have been disclosed, and the investigation remains ongoing with the Arkansas State Police leading the inquiry.
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