07-07-2015, 06:30 PM
One down, one to go...
Updates regarding this case have been scarce as some legal proceedings and docs have been sealed.
Today a major development was announced in the media.
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^ Crystal Lowery - 42, is charged along with her estranged husband in the slaying of a Central Arkansas real estate agent Beverly Carter. Today, Lowery pleaded guilty in Pulaski County Circuit Court to kidnapping and first-degree murder and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Lowery had been charged, along with her estranged husband Arron Lewis - 34, with capital murder and kidnapping. The capital murder charge against Lowery was reduced to first-degree murder as part of a negotiated plea; she has agreed to testify against Lewis at his capital murder trial.
Beverly Carter (RIP), who lived in Scott and was employed by Crye-Leike Realtors of North Little Rock, disappeared after going alone to show a house to Lewis. Her remains were found shortly thereafter.
Lewis’ trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 12, 2016.
Lowery is suing Lewis for divorce.
Updates regarding this case have been scarce as some legal proceedings and docs have been sealed.
Today a major development was announced in the media.
^ Crystal Lowery - 42, is charged along with her estranged husband in the slaying of a Central Arkansas real estate agent Beverly Carter. Today, Lowery pleaded guilty in Pulaski County Circuit Court to kidnapping and first-degree murder and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Lowery had been charged, along with her estranged husband Arron Lewis - 34, with capital murder and kidnapping. The capital murder charge against Lowery was reduced to first-degree murder as part of a negotiated plea; she has agreed to testify against Lewis at his capital murder trial.
Beverly Carter (RIP), who lived in Scott and was employed by Crye-Leike Realtors of North Little Rock, disappeared after going alone to show a house to Lewis. Her remains were found shortly thereafter.
Lewis’ trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 12, 2016.
Lowery is suing Lewis for divorce.