PCSO Identifies Victim Recovered from Hill Lake on August 26
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has released the identity of the woman whose body was recovered from Hill Lake on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
The victim has been identified as Sara Murphy, 28, of Quitman, Arkansas. Authorities confirmed her identity following next-of-kin notification.
Deputies and emergency responders were called to Hill Lake after reports of a body in the water. The recovery operation was carried out with the assistance of local search and rescue personnel. Once recovered, the body was turned over to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office for examination.
At this time, the cause and manner of death remain under investigation. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office continue to gather evidence, conduct interviews, and await findings from forensic analysis. No further information regarding the circumstances surrounding Murphy’s death has been released.
“This remains an active and ongoing death investigation,” the Sheriff’s Office stated in a press release. “Our investigators are working diligently to determine what happened and to bring answers to the family.”
Authorities are asking for the public’s help as they piece together the events leading up to Murphy’s death. Anyone who may have been in the Hill Lake area around the time of the incident, or who may have information relevant to the case, is urged to contact the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office at 501-340-6963.
Residents of Quitman and Pulaski County have expressed shock and sadness following the announcement. Friends described Murphy as a kindhearted young woman who enjoyed the outdoors and had deep ties to her hometown. Many in the community have shared condolences online, offering support to her grieving family.
Further details will be released as they become available. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that no conclusions have yet been drawn and urged the public to rely on official updates rather than speculation.
