[Tilted Irish Kilt]

(from the article) :" ..O'Donnell, who helped manage Collins-Smith's personal finances
and motel business."

Since Collins-Smith was planning on soon disclosing a pedophile ring, possibly in Arkansas,
one has to wonder if O'Donnell had a financial interest in managing the motel operations and rooms for pedophiles.
The arrest for murder includes a charge of 'abuse of corpse'.
The fact there was a 'strict gag order' issued, suggests that the crime may involve the 'power establishment' in Arkansas,
especially since three prior justices recused themselves, prior to assignment to this judge.

[veracious]

Child trafficing by far the most likely reason.