 Lawson was later apprehended by police. Lawson told police during a statement that he killed Martin after an argument. After the murder, Lawson said he poured gasoline on the victim and his surroundings. He left the scene but was found in Rogers on June 13th. Lawson said Martin raised a hammer during argument and he opened up a pocket knife when Martin fell onto the blade. He told police things were, in his words, a blur and wouldn't reveal the location of the murder weapon. The report said Lawson tried to clean the crime scene and left. He was not located until four days later and was uncooperative.