Walnut Ridge man arrested after wife found covered in feces

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Paramedics were called to a home in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, where they found a 72-year-old woman lying on a concrete floor covered in feces, maggots, and cat litter. The woman was taken to a hospital and later transferred to a long-term care facility. Her husband, Randolph McKenzie, was arrested and charged with neglect of a vulnerable person.

Why it matters

This case highlights the issue of elder abuse and neglect, which can have serious consequences for vulnerable individuals. It also raises questions about the availability and quality of care for the elderly in some communities.

The details

According to authorities, paramedics were called to the home on Free Street in Walnut Ridge after the woman suffered a seizure. They found her in the unsanitary conditions, and she was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment. Randolph McKenzie, the woman's husband, was arrested on March 25th and charged with neglect of a vulnerable person. He is being held on a $10,000 bond.

• Paramedics were called to the home on Free Street in Walnut Ridge on an unspecified date.
• The 72-year-old woman was found in the unsanitary conditions on the concrete floor.
• Randolph McKenzie was arrested on March 25th and charged with neglect of a vulnerable person.

What’s next

Randolph McKenzie is being held on a $10,000 bond, and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system.