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The second degree murder case against Aaron Spencer has been dismissed. Here’s my complete coverage of the case, with the update at the end. 

You can skip to around 38 minutes for update. 

 SOURCES:

Interview with Erin Cassinelli and Aaron Spencer - Arkansas Democrat Gazette 
https://youtu.be/YFtfVVzZk6M

Judge dismisses criminal charges against Aaron Spencer, the dad who killed daughter’s alleged molester (UPDATED) - Arkansas Times

SPENCER v. STATE OF ARKANSAS :: 2025Justia Lawhttps://law.justia.com › cases › arkansas › supreme-court

43cr-24-551: state of arkansas v aaron spencerArkansas Judiciary (.gov)https://caseinfo.arcourts.gov › opad › case

cr-26-38: aaron spencer v state of arkansasArkansas Judiciary (.gov)https://caseinfo.arcourts.gov › opad › case

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A trip to the 99 cent store, a saw, and the state’s star witness. 

After murdering Jacquelin Bonds in 1963 and Ana Laura Sierra in 1985, Harvey Marcelin was paroled again. 

Soon after his release he became obsessed with a woman he seemingly met at a women’s shelter. 

Two years after being set free, Harvey Marcelin was charged with the murder of 68-year-old Susan Leyden. 

SOURCES:
Senior serial killer Harvey Marcelin convicted again - ABC7 New York

Police reveal disturbing details after 83-year-old 'serial killer' arrested in torso murder in Brooklyn - ABC7 New York

https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11638693/

https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11616630/

For a Third Time, Elderly Man Is Convicted of a Grisly Murder - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/30/nyregion/how-did-a-two-time-killer-get-out-to-be-charged-again-at-age-83.html?smid=url-share

NYC trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin on trial for butchering pal

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/462/36/280601/

After killing 2 girlfriends, 83-year-old suspected in death of dismembered woman - pennlive.com

Brooklyn serial killer, 83, charged with murder, severed head found

Exclusive | Trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin's first prison interview

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201908/how-serial-killers-cool-between-murders/amp

He Spent Decades Behind Bars for Killing 2 Girlfriends. At 87, He's on Trial Again for Allegedly Dismembering Another Woman

IN RE: Harvey MARCELIN (1999) | FindLaw

New information released on suspected serial killer Marceline Harvey after arrest in Brooklyn woman's murder - CBS New York

NYPD: Elderly dismemberment suspect shopped at 99 Cent store with victim’s leg in tow

Parolee Arraigned for Murdering and Dismembering Brooklyn Woman - The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office

News 12 | New Jersey | Key Witness Testifies In Trial Of 87 Year Old Alleged Serial Killer Accused Of Dismembering Woman

https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/us-news/nyc-trans-serial-killer-87-on-trial-for-butchering-pal-and-taking-her-leg-shopping/?utm_source=aol&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referral

Police: Convicted killer Harvey Marcelin traveled with victim's leg | PIX11

https://brooklynda.org/2026/05/08/elder-parolee-convicted-of-murdering-and-dismembering-brooklyn-woman-then-discarding-her-remains/

https://westchester.news12.com/2026/05/08/87-year-old-serial-killer-found-guilty-of-dismembering-woman-in-east-new-york/d0HWk8CehNH0sUj6qESWE

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A wannabe pimp, a shopping cart, and a bag of body parts. 

After the murder of Jacqeline Bonds in 1963, after receiving a life sentence, Harvey Marcelin was released on lifetime parole. 

About a year after his release, a man walking in Central Park discovered a bag of dismembered remains. 

The victim was later identified as 29-year-old Ana Laura Sierra. Marcelin plead guilty to manslaughter. But once again, he wouldn’t remain behind bars. 

SOURCES:
Senior serial killer Harvey Marcelin convicted again - ABC7 New York

Police reveal disturbing details after 83-year-old 'serial killer' arrested in torso murder in Brooklyn - ABC7 New York

https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11638693/

https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11616630/

For a Third Time, Elderly Man Is Convicted of a Grisly Murder - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/30/nyregion/how-did-a-two-time-killer-get-out-to-be-charged-again-at-age-83.html?smid=url-share

NYC trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin on trial for butchering pal

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/462/36/280601/

After killing 2 girlfriends, 83-year-old suspected in death of dismembered woman - pennlive.com

Brooklyn serial killer, 83, charged with murder, severed head found

Exclusive | Trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin's first prison interview

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201908/how-serial-killers-cool-between-murders/amp

He Spent Decades Behind Bars for Killing 2 Girlfriends. At 87, He's on Trial Again for Allegedly Dismembering Another Woman

IN RE: Harvey MARCELIN (1999) | FindLaw

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Allegations, an alibi witness, and a lifetime sentence.

On April 18th, 1963, 21-year-old Jacqueline Bonds was supposed to testify in front of the grand jury as an alibi witness for a first-degree rape case.

She had been subpoenaed by the defendant, 24-year-old Harvey Marcelin.

But Jacqueline didn’t show up for court that day. 

Hours later she was shot to death in her Manhattan Apartment. 

SOURCES:
Senior serial killer Harvey Marcelin convicted again - ABC7 New York

Police reveal disturbing details after 83-year-old 'serial killer' arrested in torso murder in Brooklyn - ABC7 New York

https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11638693/

https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11616630/

For a Third Time, Elderly Man Is Convicted of a Grisly Murder - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/30/nyregion/how-did-a-two-time-killer-get-out-to-be-charged-again-at-age-83.html?smid=url-share

NYC trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin on trial for butchering pal

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/462/36/280601/

After killing 2 girlfriends, 83-year-old suspected in death of dismembered woman - pennlive.com

Brooklyn serial killer, 83, charged with murder, severed head found

Exclusive | Trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin's first prison interview

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201908/how-serial-killers-cool-between-murders/amp

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A scooter, a changing story, and so many sex offenders.

On May 24th, 2009, five-year-old, Nevaeh Buchanan vanished from her Charlotte Arms Apartment complex.

Days later her body was found near the River Raisin.

From the very start, police were looking into several persons of interest, most of whom, were associated with her mother, Jennifer Buchanan.

SOURCES: 
Autopsy Results Show Nevaeh Buchanan May Have Been Buried Alive - ABC News
Sheriff: Body is probably missing 5-year-old's - CNN.com
Case Files: The search for the person who killed 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan
13 years later, murder of Monroe girl Nevaeh Buchanan remains unsolved
Police Believe Child's Body Encased in Cement Is Nevaeh - ABC News
What happened to Nevaeh Buchanan, unsolved Michigan child murder | wtol.com
Still no justice for five-year-old girl encased in cement more than decade after horrifying murder - The Mirror
Disturbing Evidence Found in Case of Missing Michigan 5-Year-Old Nevaeh - ABC News
Murder still unsolved 13 years after 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan disappeared from Michigan apartment | FOX 2 Detroit
The search for Nevaeh Buchanan | ABC7 Los Angeles | abc7.com - ABC7 Los Angeles
Nevaeh Buchanan timeline of events
Justice Still Sought Five Years After Nevaeh Buchanan, 5, Found In Shallow Grave - CBS Detroit 
Police seek tips in child's 2009 abduction and slaying - CNN.com
Obituary information for Nevaeh Buchanan
Second convicted sex offender 'person of interest' in girl s disappearance | The Blade
CNN.com - Transcripts
https://youtu.be/vyDPDIrpZxk?si=JbdGN2906-6QNe7r
Monroe mystery continues in unsolved murder of 5-year-old Nevaeh | FOX 2 Detroit
https://www.newspapers.com/image/363347157/

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