Arkadelphia Man Receives Six-Year Sentence in Emotional Murder Trial

Arkadelphia, AR — In a swift and emotionally charged conclusion to a brief trial, Chase Langstaff, a resident of Arkadelphia, was sentenced to six years in prison following his conviction for second-degree murder. The decision came after jurors deliberated for approximately 30 minutes at the end of a two-day trial on Thursday. On Friday morning, the court heard victim impact statements before handing down the sentence, where Langstaff will be eligible for parole after serving 18 months. The minimum sentence, although significantly lesser than the potential maximum of 30 years, reflected the gravity of his … Read more