Human remains identified

After only two weeks, human remains found in a wooded area of Alexander has a name. The remains have been identified as belonging to Samuel Camron of Judsonia, Arkansas.

 Samuel Camron

On May 6, 2026 the Alexander Police Department was notified, by an unnamed individual, that human remains had been found in the woods west of the industrial area along Hwy. 111. Since then DNA analysis has provided a name, but as of Monday evening (May 18) police had been unable to locate anyone who can identify the body.

During the May 18 city council meeting Police Chief Preator began his monthly report with an update on the victim. Describing the condition of the remains when they were found he said, “They have been there for a very long time.”

Chief Preator said there was an ongoing search for anyone who can identify the individual. He said they will ask the public for help if no one can be found.

“But as soon as we either figure out (who can identify the body), we can find somebody to make a death notification so we can make it public, we will,” Preator said. “But if not, then we may be reaching out for the public’s help to see if they knew this person.”

On Tuesday morning the Alexander Police Department did issue a press release providing the individual’s name and photo. The press release said in part, “If you know Mr. Camron or have any information regarding Mr. Camron, please contact the Alexander Police Department at (501) 274-4400 or Contact the Saline County Coroner at (501) 303-5658.