“The suspected firearm involved in the incident had been moved and the crime scene had been altered, due to someone attempting to clean up a pool of blood located in the kitchen,” according to an affidavit released by police, KATV reported.
Scott Strauss faces charges of first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence following his arrest on Nov. 7, authorities said. The arrest stems from a homicide investigation involving his stepson, Michael Page, in Maumelle.
Investigators say the scene inside the residence did not match the initial account provided by Strauss. While Strauss told police he found Page on the kitchen floor and attempted CPR before leaving to call 911, detectives discovered evidence of a struggle and a subsequent cleanup attempt.
Police reported finding a blue bath towel next to Page’s body and bloody paper towels that appeared to have been used to wipe up blood in the kitchen. The investigation also revealed that chairs had been knocked over, the kitchen table was positioned at an odd angle, and live ammunition was scattered near an open gun safe.
“Strauss admitted to fighting with Page the previous night,” police said in the affidavit.
“In light of recent events in Maumelle, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has decided to take another look at a previous case within our jurisdiction,” the agency said.
Detectives also noted physical evidence on Strauss that appeared to contradict his account of the evening. According to the affidavit, police reported finding blood underneath his fingernails, inside his right ear, and on his shoes. Authorities also stated that Strauss had showered and changed his clothes in an apparent attempt to cover up the crime scene.
The investigation into the death of Michael Page continues as detectives process the physical evidence found at the Maumelle residence.
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