Police arrest Siloam Springs man after finding woman's body

Austin Lance Grammer
Austin Lance Grammer

SILOAM SPRINGS -- Siloam Springs Police arrested Austin Grammer, 18, of Siloam Springs on Wednesday in connection with the death of Leslie Perry, 20, also of Siloam Springs.

Grammer was arrested in connection with rape, abuse of a corpse, manslaughter and tampering with physical evidence, according to a news release from police.

Perry was found dead after police were called about a death about 10 p.m. Feb. 17 at 235 Meadow Court in Siloam Springs.

Grammer is being held at the Benton County Jail. No bond has been set. The investigation is ongoing and police aren't releasing additional information at this time.

General News on 02/26/2017