Aaron Spencer, an Army veteran and farmer, finds himself at the center of controversy after a 2024 incident that led to his alleged murder of Michael Fosler, a man accused of sexually assaulting his 14-year-old daughter. Fosler, 67, was out on bond at the time of the shooting, which occurred in July 2024, according to court documents. Spencer, who has also been charged with second-degree murder, is now running for sheriff in Lonoke County, Arkansas, while his trial is pending. He is seen as a potential candidate to rebuild trust in the local law enforcement and restore community safety, according to a statement from his campaign. The incident has triggered widespread public attention as he pledges to ensure justice for families in the county, citing his own experience with the failures in the legal system.