There were two more murders, 15 miles away in the Silver Lake section.

We have a weird...

...described by one investigator as reminiscent of a weird religion.

What makes a person snap?

On December 22nd, 1987, a decorated military man began what would be considered the worst mass murder in Arkansas history

and the worst crime involving one family in the history of the country.

But why did he do it?

So if you like your coffee hot but your bones chilled, sit back and start your day with a

morning cup of murder.

Ronald Jean Simmons, born July 15, 1940, joined the Navy before even finishing high school.

Three years later, while stationed at the Naval Station Bremerton in Washington, he met a woman

named Brasabe Rebecca

Ulabari. The two headed off and married in New Mexico on July 9, 1960. Over the course

of their 18 years of marriage, the two welcomed seven children. Three years after getting married,

Ronald left the Navy, and two years later, joined the U.S. Air Force,

where he finished out what would be a 20-year decorated military career, during which he was

awarded the Bronze Star, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and the Air Force Ribbon

for Excellent Markmanship. At the time of his retirement on November 30, 1979, he had achieved the rank of Master Sergeant.

Up until this moment, Ronald had not caused any ripples that may have given warnings for what was to come.

When many think of a decorated military person, they think of him and her with respect.

But by 1981, Ronald Simmons was under investigation by the New Mexico Department of Human Services after allegations were made

that he fathered a child with his 17-year-old daughter. You see, behind closed doors, this man had been

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