On Thursday, August 3, 2023 at approximately 9:30 AM deputies responded to 1048 Velvet Ridge Road, Bradford after being notified of two people at that address that “were not breathing.” Deputies arrived and located Mr. Stephan K. Roberts (DOB 9/1/73) and Ms. Brenda Birmingham (DOB 3/1/73) deceased in a silver Dodge Charger.
There were no obvious signs of injury to either person and foul play is not suspected. The case will remain open awaiting cause of death determinations by the Arkansas State Medical Examiner and analysis of other evidence collected.
Anyone having knowledge of who Mr. Roberts and Ms. Birmingham may have been in contact with, in the hours before their death, are asked to contact the Drug Task Force at 501-279-1006