Overview

• Aaron Spencer unveiled his candidacy in a Facebook video, framing his run as a push to restore trust in local law enforcement.
• Spencer is charged with second-degree murder after 67-year-old Michael Fosler was shot dead in October 2024; he has pleaded not guilty.
• According to an affidavit, Spencer found his missing 14-year-old in Fosler’s truck, pursued the vehicle, forced it off the road, then called 911 after the shooting.
• Fosler had faced 43 felony counts tied to the teen, including child sexual offenses and possession of child pornography, and was freed after a not-guilty plea on a $50,000 bond.
• Spencer is free on a reported $150,000 bond with a pre-trial set for December 16, 2025 and a trial scheduled to begin January 26, 2026, as his wife’s GiveSendGo campaign and social media posts draw strong public support.