An Arkansas man accused of taking the law into his own hands by killing his daughter's alleged rapist is now trying to become the chief law enforcement officer in the county in which his case remains ongoing.

Aaron Spencer, 37, stands accused of second-degree murder in the October 2024 death of 67-year-old Michael Fosler in Lonoke County, Arkansas. As his legal battle plays out, he decided to start a new chapter: a campaign for Lonoke County Sheriff.

"Hello Lonoke, my name is Aaron Spencer," he said in a video announcing his candidacy. "Many of you know my story. I'm the father who acted to protect his daughter when the system failed."

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