Arkansas – On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division responded to a call regarding a body found in the median near the 280-mile marker on eastbound Interstate 40 in West Memphis.
The deceased has been identified as 26-year-old Selvin Adonis Gutierrez Martinez, a resident of Honduras.
Martinez had been reported missing on April 3, 2025, by the West Memphis Police Department, sparking concern among his family and local authorities.
Initial investigations suggest that Martinez may have been struck by a vehicle, though further details remain unclear.
The body has been transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
The investigation into this case is still ongoing, with authorities working to piece together the circumstances surrounding Martinez’s death.
Officials have not yet released additional details but continue to examine all possible leads.