Dorrell Investigations

07/10/2026

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06/18/2026

Today was another one of those days.
Out of 15 people needing served, 8 of them apparently thought it was "insult a process server" day.
I had one last paper before calling it a day.
I pull into the driveway of this really nice peaceful neighborhood thinking, this is it, an easy routine serve.
Nope, negative!
This older man answered the door carrying more grumpiness than all the others combined. One word answers. A few "not so nice" choice words. Heavy sighs. Body language screaming, “You are ruining my regularly scheduled "doing nothing" time.
The person I was looking for didn’t live there, so I started asking follow up questions just trying to gather enough information to not only satisfy my client with due diligence but to hopefully not have to come back out here.
However, every question somehow just made him grumpier. He finally gave me his name, but with an uncertain look by me and a raised eyebrow, he quickly explained it was a nickname and provided his real birth name.
I don’t know what possessed me, I guess I was tired of his rudeness, but I started laughing, and said:
“Wow…with a name like that, I understand why you go by a nickname ”
Silence. His face froze. Mine probably did too.
I immediately thought: Well crap… this is how you get hurt....in a stranger’s driveway.....over paperwork.
Then, he BURST out laughing. Not going to lie, it startled me enough I about fell down his steps.
It wasn't a polite laugh. It wasn't a fake laugh.
It was a full on deep belly laugh.
He looked at me while still laughing and said, “Little lady… you’re something else.”
I turned and started walking away.
As I got to my vehicle he yelled, “If you just HAVE to come back, I’ll be nice!”
I turned around, smiled and yelled, “I’m definitely gonna hold you to that!”
I guess sometimes people just need a little unexpected foolishness to remind them it's ok to laugh.
For the record, his nickname was pretty cool.

04/11/2026

This happened almost 5 years ago but I still get a chuckle out of it. It was one of my most memorable "almost" serves. 😀

ANOTHER SERVE STORY:
I've been serving process for 11 years. THIS WAS A FIRST. Today I encountered a 78 year old lady. After her inquiring who I was, I introduced myself and explained I was there to serve her husband. She looks a little confused, tells me to hang on a minute and goes back inside. A short bit later she comes back out carrying a box and with a straight face she says "Here he is".
SHE BRINGS ME HIS ASHES!! 😲
I suppose the look on my face was too much for her to handle. She belly laughed I swear for a full minute.
She stated her husband was a jokester and would have gotten a good laugh at this. She offered for me to tuck the papers into the side of the box.
I'm most certain my client would not consider that a legal serve. 🤣

04/10/2026

“Whoever you are… I hope this finds you. And I hope you know, you took a life.” This is a message from Allan Cook's younger sister, Becca.

On September 10, 2022, Lesley “Allan” Cook was struck on Malvern Avenue near the Cedarwood Subdivision in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The vehicle (a black 2017–2019 GMC Acadia) hit him and kept going. They CHOSE not to stop. They CHOSE not to help. They CHOSE not to take accountability.

Allan was left critically injured, his body pushed beneath a chain link fence. At the scene, the vehicle lost its passenger-side mirror.
Allan fought for months after the hit & run, but his injuries were extensive. Nearly nine months later, Allan passed away from the damage caused by that night.

PLEASE SHARE! Someone out there knows something. Maybe you saw a black Acadia missing a passenger-side mirror around that time frame. Maybe you heard someone explain vehicle damage that didn’t quite add up.
Even the smallest detail could matter.

If you have any information, please contact the Garland County Sheriff’s Office 501-622-3660.
It's been 3 years and this case is still UNSOLVED! Allan's family deserves answers.

04/02/2026

Hello friends:
Go ahead and mark your calendars for a really fun and mysterious afternoon then SHARE this with your friends. 😀
Come hang out with me and some amazing guest experts from across Arkansas for CRIME TIME,
an Exploration of Crime in Arkansas on Saturday, April 18th from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Garland County Library (1427 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs).
We’ll be talking everything from cold cases to real-life investigations, with a meet & greet, a Lunch & Learn, and some really interesting presentations throughout the day. Meet some True Crime authors and get your books sign.
If you love true crime or have ever wondered what really goes on behind the scene, this is definitely for you.
Ages 18+ — come hang out with us, learn something new, and dive into some fascinating stories. Would love to see you there! Come say hi and introduce yourselves.

03/31/2026

In recognition of KRISTY YATES' 44th birthday, I would like to share her information once again. Kristy's life was tragically cut short barely a month after celebrating her 15th birthday. It's been almost 29 years and still no justice. PLEASE share in hopes someone will come forward.
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Kristy. Always on our minds, forever in our hearts.

(GARLAND COUNTY, AR) KRISTY YATES- Picture taken at 11 years old
On April 26th, 1997 shortly before 12:00 noon, the body of Kristy Yates, a 15 year old white female, was located in the 1300 block of Sleepy Valley Road in northern Garland County. Kristy Yates had been brutally murdered.
Investigators conducted numerous interviews and have exhausted all leads in this case.
The Garland County Sheriff's Department is offering a $1,000.00 reward in this case for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
Anyone with any information in this homicide is requested to contact the Garland County Sheriff's Department, Criminal Investigation Division at 501-622-3690 or the Anonymous tip-line at 501-622-3674.

03/08/2026

LET'S JOIN TOGETHER!
As most of us are aware, sadly, some cases receive national attention, while others quietly fade into the background. Every victim deserves to be remembered and every family deserves answers. I'd like to focus on some "forgotten" and less "known" cold cases.

Here's where I need your help.

What cold case do you believe needs more attention?
Is there an unsolved case that seems to have been forgotten?
What case have very few people heard about?
If you have a missing or murdered loved one, or know of a case that remains unresolved and has received very little attention, feel free to share it here. Let’s help bring awareness to the cases and the families still waiting for answers.

03/05/2026

Hot Springs, Arkansas- April 1, 2026 at Hot Springs Fire Department’s Central Station at 310 Broadway St. there will be a free community Narcan training. Come and learn how to identify and save a life from an opioid overdose. Everyone is welcome to attend and will receive a FREE box of Narcan to take home. You are asked to RSVP with the contact information below. PLEASE SHARE!

Naloxone (commonly called Narcan) is one of the most important tools for saving someone from an opioid overdose. In many situations, it is the difference between life and death. 🧡
Why it matters so much?
Opioids slow or stop breathing. Drugs like he**in, fentanyl, or prescription painkillers can shut down the brain’s breathing signal.
Narcan reverses that effect. It knocks the opioids off the brain’s receptors and restores breathing.
It works quickly. Most people respond within 2–3 minutes after it’s given.
It’s very safe. If you give it to someone who is not actually overdosing on opioids, it generally won’t harm them.

02/01/2026

I just received word that Joshua Peppers has been located. Sending prayers to the family.

Below is a message from his wife.

"Joshua Peppers has been found. It is not the ending that I hoped for. I will update more later once I have had the time to process this. Thank you for understanding."

01/19/2026

FRIENDS: Your well-being is important! In case you are not aware or just need to hear this. Or perhaps someone you know needs a nudge! Please Share this! You matter! ❤️

Sometimes it’s a marriage that’s been empty for years.
Sometimes a friendship that only survives on history.
Sometimes a career that costs more than it gives.
We stay for memories.
We stay for promises.
We stay because leaving feels like failure.
History can’t replace health or your well-being.
Not in marriages. Not in friendships. Not in careers.
Stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion are often the signs.
Don’t keep watering what’s already gone just because it once bloomed.

~A huge shout-out goes to Artist Russtina Green from Art & Beyond by Russtina who generously gave me permission to use her actual paintings as the background of these inspirational thoughts.~