Police in Ark. investigate death of 6-year-old; girl was chained to dresser in earlier case
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities are investigating the death of a 6-year-old girl whose father is imprisoned for chaining her to a dresser last year in northwest Arkansas.
Bentonville Police Chief Jon Simpson said Wednesday that Jersey Bridgeman's body was found in a nearby vacant house about 10 minutes after she was reported missing Tuesday morning.
Police say they're investigating her death as a homicide, but have not said how the girl died or released the names of any suspects. Bentonville is about 215 miles northwest of Little Rock.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}More than 100 people gathered to mourn the child at a candlelight vigil Tuesday near Bentonville.
Jersey's father, David Bridgeman, pleaded guilty to false imprisonment, permitting abuse of a minor and endangering the welfare of a minor. He's serving an 18-year prison sentence.