AGE: 73

RACE: Black

SEX: Female

DATE OF DEATH: December 2017

COUNTY: Ouachita

CASE NUMBER: ASP-2017-1711

The body of Bernice Nelson was discovered in her Bearden home on December 20, 2017. Her body was sent to the Arkansas State Medical Examiner’s Office where it was determined that she was murdered.

The Arkansas State Police was requested to assist with the homicide investigation by the Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office. If you have any information about this case, please contact ASP Company B at (870) 850-8630.