PARAGOULD, Ark. — Paragould police have identified the man found dead inside a home on Thanksgiving, saying the case appears to stem from a domestic altercation between family members, according to new information released Friday by Police Chief Chad Henson.
The deceased has been identified as Timothy Lee Pyles, 38. Paragould Emergency Services received a 911 call at approximately 5:46 p.m. Thursday reporting a disturbance in the 800 block of North 3rd Street. When officers arrived on scene, they were guided to a deceased individual inside the home.
One male involved in the incident was detained the night of the disturbance, Henson said. Apparently, the individual is claiming self-defense.
Henson said there is no larger threat to the community, describing the incident as an isolated event. Police say there is no suspect at large.
“We’re still collecting some more witness statements from family members,” Henson said, noting that the investigation remains open and active.
The police chief said that an investigative file would be prepared and presented to the prosecutor’s office to make a decision on charges moving forward.
Background
Pyles was on probation, facing a revocation hearing in January, according to court records. He had taken guilty pleas to drug possession in exchange for battery and other charges being dropped in a case involving a fight with his brother in 2023. The revocation was filed in 2024. A hearing was postponed until January 2026.
Pyles was found guilty of domestic battery in 2018 in a case involving a woman.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Officers Find Deceased Individual After Disturbance Call in Paragould, Police Say
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What does the past record have anything to do with what happened on Thanksgiving night? Tim had turned his life around and was living sober and Christian. For you to include that information in your story is uncalled for and irrelevant. Our family is demanding that information be retracted and an official apology be made. The killer is a known drug addict and alcoholic. He also has a criminal record. Why not include that information?! If you’re going to report things like that, include both parties past. Stop making victims look like they deserve that!
I understand this is an incredibly difficult time for your family. When we report on a case, we include information that is in the official record, confirmed by law enforcement, or relevant to how investigators and prosecutors will evaluate it. That is the standard for all crime reporting.
Nothing in our story suggested anyone “deserved” anything. The history we included is part of the public record and is material to a case where a claim of self-defense has been made. Prosecutors, judges and investigators will consider that information, and leaving it out would give readers an incomplete picture.
We have not received any verified background information about the other party. If law enforcement releases additional details, we will report them the same way — based on documents and confirmed information.
I’m sorry for what your family is going through. The story is accurate and reflects what authorities have released at this stage.
You talk about incomplete picture, but you have only half the story. The survivor literally set him up. Baited him into a conversation and then beat and killed Tim. The state my brother was found in is suspicious enough. The survivor was also under police surveillance according to a detective Higdon. Explain to me how it’s acceptable to report in a manner that creates bias and unfavorable opinions that, in many people’s opinion, would sway how a case is investigated/solved. The killer is walking free because he is their snitch.
I understand this situation is emotional, but the argument you’re making isn’t logical. A pending court case involving a prior assault on a family member is absolutely relevant when another family member is now claiming self-defense. Prosecutors and investigators rely on that context when deciding how to proceed, and leaving it out would be inaccurate reporting.
Our job is to report verified, legally relevant information — not to shape a story around anyone’s emotions.
Nothing we published is new to investigators or prosecutors. It’s information already in the official record and part of what they will review. Our responsibility is to give the public the same context the authorities have.
Exactly like you said….INVESTIGATORS already have the info. So, explain how it’s necessary to report that in your news. It’s not. No argument. Have a nice night.
Investigators having the information is exactly why it matters. When a self-defense claim is being evaluated, prior related cases in the public record are part of how prosecutors decide whether charges are filed. Our job is to give the public the same relevant context the justice system is using — not a filtered version.
I understand you disagree, but reporting verified, public-record information is necessary for accurate coverage. Have a good night.
Very sad that he is unable to give his side of the story! You seem to have already judged this guy! I didn’t know him but did know that he had recently changed his life! I know this from people that knew him from the Christian Ministry he was a part of. They were all very saddened and upset about his tragic death. These reports were many years ago! You are what’s wrong with the media! Give us both sides of the story!
We’ve reported every verified side of the story that authorities have released so far. When law enforcement provides confirmed information about the other party, we’ll report that as well — exactly the same way.
Saying “I didn’t know him, but I know he recently changed his life” highlights the core issue here: people are making claims based on second-hand impressions, not on the evidence investigators have. That’s why we stick to documented facts, not personal beliefs or assumptions.
Agreed they should bring up the other person background
My daughter worked with the victim and he had in fact turned his life around. She worked with him at where the mission he was with worked. She said he was a great guy and very respectful. My condolences to the family.
Thank you so much for that.
My prayers go out to Tim’s family and friends. Tim was more than just a friend in my eyes he was family and I know Tim had a criminal past but that’s exactly what it is it’s the past and are past doesn’t define us especially those of us who have like tim turned our lives around and started living for the Lord . I never got the chance to congratulate Tim but I’m sure he knows how proud I am of him as he watches over us now from above. May God be with the family in their time of grief. If there’s anything I can do to help let me know I’ll do my best to help if I can.
I truly feel as though the media chooses to bring up people’s past just to try and keep up the persona that people can never change. I for one know that Tim like a lot of us came from a past but honestly changed his life and found Christ, however these junk ass reporters don’t care about that they only care about the ratings and the paychecks just like the police who get up on stands and admit to not doing their jobs correctly and CPS investigators who are only worried about paychecks and how much they can get their own family out of trouble never about the kids. Arkansas is dirty people. Tim brother till we meet again, and to the family we are truly praying y’all eventually get the answers your looking for, and a apology from Stan for adding insult to injury.
The problem here isn’t a lack of answers — it’s that some of you only want the answers that fit the version you’ve already decided on. That’s not how facts work, and it’s not how reporting works. When someone dies in an open investigation, relevant history has to be included because prosecutors will evaluate it. Ignoring verified information just because it’s uncomfortable would create a false narrative.
We report what’s real. And sometimes that means including facts people would rather not acknowledge about someone they knew. That isn’t disrespect — it’s accuracy.
Yea, NEA Reports really screwed the pooch on this one and now they are doubling down.
Telling people who do this work every day that they’re wrong — while not identifying what the supposed mistake is — isn’t an argument. It’s just frustration.
I don’t think most folks understand the true job of the media and today’s national media has poisoned the waters for us all. We no longer trust the media because of the way it’s power is being abused. Mr. Morris has thoroughly explained his job to everyone here but for the most part no one seems to be understanding. Mostly because of emotions. Which is how our national media has worked hard to train us to respond. For those concerned, officials will eventually get to the full story through their investigation. Investigations take time. In this world of Mickey D mentality we want what we want and we want it now, this is simply not the way investigations work. I express my condolences for the victim, who by all accounts, was turning his life around, but until Mr. Morris and his colleagues have VERIFIABLE information to report, they cannot report it. That means the info must come from official sources. He cannot report your info without it coming from official sources. So our patience is required! You all might want to talk to investigators yourselves and contribute to the investigation. Mr. Morris has NOTHING personal against you or the victim. His profession is supposed to ONLY report verifiable information. I hope this helps clear up the confusion. Thank You for your time and attention.
Precisely.
Once authorities confirm the name of the other involved party (which, so far, they’ve been careful not to refer to as a suspect), I will report whatever relevant information that I may find in public records and the investigation.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Ben.