Two suspects have pled guilty to negotiated pleas for their roles in a deadly stabbing in Salem, Arkansas.
Derek Hamilton was killed in a domestic incident in January of 2024.
Anna Hamilton entered a guilty plea to hinder the prosecution in his death. A judge sentenced her to probation.
Shawn Cox entered a negotiated guilty plea to a negligent homicide charge. A judge sentenced him to six years behind bars.
In January 2024, investigators found Derek Hamilton deceased in a home. Authorities say he died during a domestic altercation.
Authorities arrested Anna Hamilton and Shawn Cox more than a week after the stabbing
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Two Arrested In Fatal North Arkansas Stabbing Incident
JAN 19, 2024
Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with last week’s fatal stabbing.
Anna Hamilton and Shawn Cox have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Derek Hamilton, age 26.
Derek Hamilton was discovered deceased in a home on January 8th.
Authorities say he died during a domestic altercation.
The Arkansas State Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting an autopsy.
Anna and Shawn were both arrested on January 19th 2024 with the assistance of the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office.
The two are currently being held in the Fulton County Jail on a $500,000 bond each.