A former campaign worker and friend faces capital murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering charges in the death of former Arkansas state senator Linda Collins-Smith. RELATED: Arrest made in connection to death of Linda Collins-Smith Rebecca O'Donnell remains locked up on no bond after making her first appearance in Randolph County circuit court Monday.

A judge has sealed investigative files in the killing of former Arkansas senator Linda Collins-Smith. The Randolph County prosecuting attorney's office announced Wednesday that Circuit Judge Harold Erwin had sealed documents and statements obtained by police. The Randolph County sheriff's office said it will issue a "brief statement" on the case Wednesday.