Son Pleads Guilty to Father's Death | Fayetteville Arkansas News

A 31-year-old Fayetteville man, Robert Dickson, just received a six-year sentence for negligent homicide after pleading guilty to his father’s death in 2024 — originally charged with first-degree murder. The violent confrontation, which began with a heated argument and ended with gunfire, left the victim’s body hidden in a closet, with bullet holes piercing drywall from the room into the stairwell — but none in the doors. A pistol was found near the body, and the case underscores how quickly family disputes can spiral into tragedy — and how plea deals can dramatically alter legal outcomes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e17c8f4714ffbd60