Arkansas television anchor Anne Pressly was brutally murdered during an attack at her home in Little Rock early on the morning of October 20, 2008. On October 25, 2008, Pressly died from her injuries at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center.FOX News: TV Anchor Attacked at Her Home Dies From Injuries 28-year-old man Curtis Lavelle Vance was arrested on November 26, 2008, in connection with Pressly's murder.FOX News: Parents: Slain Arkansas TV Anchor Was Sexually Assaulted (December 1, 2008)

On January 8, 2009, Vance was formally charged with capital murder and rape in connection with Pressly's death. He was scheduled for arraignment on January 15, 2009.CNN: Suspect in anchorwoman's killing to be arraigned

On November 26, 2008, police isolated Curtis Vance as their primary suspect, and held a news conference asking for information about his whereabouts. Vance surrendered 90 minutes later.The New York Times: Suspect Arrested in the Fatal Beating of a Little Rock TV Anchor (November 27, 2008) The unnamed owner of the home in which Vance was arrested by police was also taken into custody.KTHV.com (Little Rock): Suspect Arrested in Anne Pressly Murder (November 27, 2008) Vance had a 9 mm pistol on his person at the time of his arrest. Police have described the case against Vance as "very, very solid."The New York Times: Suspect Arrested in the Fatal Beating of a Little Rock TV Anchor (November 27, 2008)

On January 8, 2009, Vance was formally charged with rape and capital murder in Pressly's death. Vance also faced burglary and theft charges in connection with the case.CNN: Suspect in anchorwoman's killing to be arraigned