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What Justice Should Look Like — and What Went Wrong in Grant County
This isn’t about emotion. It’s about law, procedure, and accountability — the safeguards that protect every defendant, every victim, and every citizen who walks into a courtroom in Arkansas. This post isn't a rumor or opinion. It’s built entirely from court transcripts, official filings, and Arkansas law. The 2023 “Fitness to Proceed” Evaluation: Dr. Wright’s Report Raises Red Flags August 30, 2023 — Four years after the first evaluation — while Philip L. Reynolds was still
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Oct 175 min read


The Reynolds–Taylor–Shirron Connection: Family, Politics, and the Question of Impartial Justice in Grant County
A Small Town with Deep Roots In Grant County, Arkansas, family names aren’t just history—they’re power. They’re carved into headstones at...
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Oct 123 min read


Why Some Killers Face the Death Penalty While Others Walk Free
"The kaiser blade used to attack Patrick" When a tragedy hits the headlines — like the recent calls for the death penalty in the murders...
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Sep 232 min read


Why Judge Shirron Should Have Stepped Aside in the Reynolds NGRI Hearing
Why Judge Shirron Should Have Stepped Aside in the Reynolds NGRI Hearing On May 7, 2024, my family, the Mauldin family, and many others...
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Sep 174 min read


Six Years of Truth: Blog Series 1: What We Discovered About Patrick's Killer and a System That Failed Us
Jack Reynolds grandfather to Philip Reynolds. Plaque located at the front of the Grant County Courthouse March 28, 2019, changed our...
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Sep 143 min read


When a Judge Did Not Recuse: The Case of Stephen Shirron
“Conflicts ignored. Victims silenced. Trust broken.” Judicial Impartiality in Question The Arkansas Code of Judicial Conduct requires...
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Sep 144 min read


The Hidden Injustice: How Arkansas Act 911 of 1989 Forces Families to Relive Murder
When justice fails, who protects the victims' families? Six years ago, Patrick Massey was brutally murdered in Grant County, Arkansas. He...
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Jun 274 min read


What Other States Are Doing Right: Protecting Public Safety in NGRI Cases
Philip Reynolds brutally murdered Patrick Massey in 2019—shooting him multiple times, stabbing him, mutilating him, and burning his body....
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Jun 259 min read


Arkansas Act 911 of 1989: When Mental Health Laws Fail Crime Victims
A tragic case exposes dangerous loopholes in Arkansas's "Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity" statutes On May 7, 2024, a Grant County...
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Jun 194 min read


A Broken System Failed Patrick Massey – And It Could Fail Your Community Too
On March 28, 2019, our lives changed forever. Patrick Massey was brutally murdered in Grant County, Arkansas, in an attack so horrific...
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Jun 163 min read


Please Help Us Make a Difference
Our Ongoing Fight for Justice and Reform Six years after we lost Patrick, our commitment to seeking truth, justice, and meaningful change...
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Jun 143 min read


Finding Light in Darkness: Gratitude for a Supportive Community
THANK YOU FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS In the darkest hours following Patrick's murder, when my faith in humanity was severely shaken, it was...
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Mar 312 min read


The Day After: A Birthday Without Celebration
Thursday 10:43 AM messages between Patrick and Philip Reynolds on March 28, 2019 In the early hours of March 29, 2019, I remained awake,...
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Mar 315 min read


VICTORY - But Our Fight Continues
Today, we achieved a crucial victory in the battle to keep Philip Reynolds in the State Hospital rather than releasing him to a less...
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Mar 262 min read
Update: The Fight Against Philip Reynolds' Release Continues
Current Developments On March 12, 2025, a formal risk assessment known as an HCR-20 was completed for Reynolds. This professional...
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Mar 252 min read


Memorial Journey and Case Evidence
In the days following Patrick's murder, we moved through a blur of grief and overwhelming tasks. This post serves two purposes: to honor...
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Mar 211 min read


The Events Leading to Tragedy: What Happened to Patrick
While sharing these details is incredibly difficult, it's important for people to understand what happened to Patrick and the...
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Mar 2012 min read


Remembering Patrick Massey: The Man Behind the Story
Patrick with his Aunt Geneva Patrick Massey's life was defined by his remarkable resilience and a sense of humor that could brighten even...
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Mar 143 min read


Remembering Patrick Massey: Act 911 Reform Efforts
Losing a loved one to violence is a tragedy that no family should have to endure. Patrick Massey was a victim of such a senseless act,...
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Mar 142 min read


Supporting Act 911 Reform: Justice for Patrick Massey
The tragic story of Patrick Massey, a victim of a heinous crime, has sparked a powerful movement aimed at reforming Act 911 of 1989. This...
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Mar 142 min read
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