Pulaski County, Arkansas – A long-running homicide investigation from 2004 has taken a new turn in Pulaski County, where deputies have now arrested and charged a man already facing other criminal cases.
Authorities with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 67-year-old Ray Charles Jordan of Little Rock is now facing charges connected to the death of Curtis Simpson, who was killed on March 10, 2004. The case had remained open for years before investigators recently moved forward with new charges tied to Jordan.
Officials said Jordan was already in custody in Pulaski County at the time of the latest development. He was being held on separate allegations involving criminal mischief and theft, when additional charges were filed in the cold case investigation.
Jordan is not new to serious legal scrutiny. In addition to the 2004 homicide case in Pulaski County, he is also accused in a separate 2023 homicide investigation in Springdale. In that case, he has already entered a plea of not guilty, according to earlier reporting.
The sheriff’s office confirmed that Jordan is currently being held at the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility while the investigation continues. Officials did not release additional details about what new evidence led to the recent charges in the 2004 case, but the announcement signals renewed progress in a case that has remained unsolved for more than two decades.
Cold case investigations often rely on updated forensic methods, new witness statements, or re-examined evidence, although authorities have not said what specifically advanced this case at this time. For family members of victims, such developments can bring a mix of relief and renewed emotional strain as long-dormant cases return to the legal system.
Law enforcement officials are also asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact Sergeant T. Mems at 501-340-6940 (CID) or 501-340-6963. Investigators say even small details can sometimes help fill gaps in older cases.
As the legal process continues, Jordan remains in custody while facing multiple criminal matters across different investigations. The new charges add another layer to an already complex case history that spans more than twenty years and multiple jurisdictions within Arkansas.
