Weeks Later, Police Close Case

"PINE BLUFF, AR — At approximately 2:30 pm on November 8th, 2010 officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to 440 W. 11 Ave. in reference to a possible double homicide. Lester Thompson reported to police that his mother, Mrs. Thompson, had been in the hospital for awhile and asked that someone check on his sister Catherine Johnson. Mr. Thompson stated they had not heard from Mrs. Johnson in a few days. Mr. Thompson stated he drove to 4400 W. 11 Ave. to check on Mrs. Johnson and Rebecca Burks drove up behind him. Mr. Thompson went in the residence by the back door and stated that when he opened the door he could smell a bad odor. Mr. Thompson went to Mrs. Johnson's room and she was not in the room. He then went to his mother's room and saw Mrs. Johnson lying across the bed. Mr. Thompson came out and told Mrs. Burks to call 911.

"From all indications it appears that Mr. Thompson and Ms. Johnson, brother and sister, got into an argument where he fatally stabbed his sister causing Ms. Johnson death. After murdering Ms. Johnson, Mr. Thompson reportedly ingested a lethal dose of an unknown substance that killed him. The substance he ingested is undergoing toxicology testing to determine the exact substance he took.

"No arrests are anticipated. This incident is ruled a Homicide & Suicide with no other parties involved.

"This case is closed pending further pertinent information or evidence surfacing that may required additional investigation."

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