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Suspect Faces Homicide Charges in Fatal Drunk Driving Crash

4/8/2026

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Jose Luis Gomez, a 35-year-old suspect, is accused of killing Michael Cordes and Freda Cordes in a drunk driving crash.
On March 26, Gomez allegedly failed to yield, causing the crash.
Gomez suffered no injuries and faces negligent homicide and drunk driving charges.
Gomez had prior child abuse convictions and was wanted in California.
Arkansas officials criticized the crash and said he should not have been in the United States.

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Jose Luis Gomez, a 35-year-old suspect, is accused of killing Michael Cordes and Freda Cordes in a drunk driving crash.
On March 26, Gomez allegedly failed to yield, causing the crash.
Gomez suffered no injuries and faces negligent homicide and drunk driving charges.
Gomez had prior child abuse convictions and was wanted in California.
Arkansas officials criticized the crash and said he should not have been in the United States.