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Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in fatal stabbings of 4 Idaho college students

Tuesday, July 1 by CBS News

Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal that will spare him the death penalty in the slayings of four University of Idaho students in November 2022, according to a letter sent to the victims' families by prosecutors.Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the stabbings of Ethan Chapin, Xana... Read More.

10-year-old girl rescued after abduction and high-speed pursuit ends in fatal crash

Sunday, June 29 by News 6

WEBB CITY, Okla. -A 10-year-old girl reported missing Saturday evening in Osage County was safely recovered following a multi-agency search and pursuit that ended with the death of the suspected abductor, according to police.According to the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a residence in the rural community of Webb City... Read More.

Man accused in fatal shooting of Oklahoma Co. deputy misses court appearance

Wednesday, June 18 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - A man accused of shooting and killing an Oklahoma County Sheriff's deputy in 2022 did not appear in court on Tuesday.Court records say Benjamin Plank was set to appear for a competency hearing, after being ruled incompetent to stand trial for killing OCSO Sgt. Bobby Swartz.SEE ALSO: Police Confirm Suspect In... Read More.

Stillwater Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Shooting After Apartment Altercation

Wednesday, April 9 by Beverly Cantrell

STILLWATER, OK (KOKH) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal weekend shooting in Stillwater.According to the Stillwater Police Department (SPD), officers responded to a report of an assault on Saturday around 8:45 pm near N. Boomer.Upon arrival, officers reportedly found a gunshot-wounded male victim inside. He was identified as a... Read More.

Tulsa man charged with murder in fatal shooting of beloved Kansas priest

Saturday, April 5 by The Associated Press

SENECA, Kan. (AP) — An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting a Catholic priest at a church rectory in northeast Kansas, authorities said on Friday.Officers called to the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca on Thursday afternoon found Arul Carasala with gunshot wounds outside the rectory,... Read More.

Man Involved in 2022 Fatal I-40 Wreck Accepts Plea

Tuesday, March 11 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -A man involved in a deadly multi-vehicle wreck in 2022 has accepted a plea deal ahead of his scheduled trial, according to court documents.Police said Justin Frank was driving along Interstate 40 in January of 2022 when he caused a wreck involving two other vehicles, including a FedEx truck driven by 64-year-old... Read More.

Fatal Collision Claims Life of Motorcyclist in Kaw City

Friday, August 18 by Lyman James

A tragic collision occurred earlier today, August 18, 2023, at approximately 9:11 AM on State Highway 11 and Acker Hill Road, within the city limits of Kaw City in Kay County. The incident involved a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2014 GMC Sierra pickup, resulting in the fatality of the motorcycle's rider.The victim... Read More.

A Fatal Collision on US-77 Leaves One Dead

Monday, April 24 by Lyman James

On Saturday April 22, 2023, a fatal collision occurred on US-77 at Home Road, approximately 4.25 miles north of Newkirk. Robert Dowell, a 31-year-old white male from Newkirk, was driving a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he was hit by a 2009 Dodge Journey driven by Tina Sindorf, a 41-year-old white female from Wichita,... Read More.

Moulton pleads guilty after fatal accident that killed Ark City football player

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

Kay News Cow reports that 19-year-old Walker Moulton pleaded guilty this morning to a reduced charge of negligent homicide, a misdemeanor, as the driver in an accident last fall that claimed the life of Ark City High football player Rhett Lathers.He had been charged with a felony count of first-degree manslaughter for the Oct.... Read More.

Lawsuit on the horizon after fatal oil rig accident near Blackwell

Monday, April 25 by Lyman James

KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City reports that a family is grieving the loss of a loved one as another family hopes for a full recovery for theirs after a maintenance rig tipped over near Blackwell in early April. Now, a lawsuit may be on the horizon. Although an official lawsuit has not been filed, the families’... Read More.

One killed in fatal accident Saturday east of Kildare

Monday, November 29 by Lyman James

One person was killed and two people were left injured following a fatal accident that occurred at 7:51 a.m. Saturday morning at the intersection of east Kildare Road and north Prentice road, about 1.5 miles east of Kildare. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Kennisue J. Hopkins, 51, of Newkirk, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet... Read More.

Moulton released on $100,000 bond after fatal accident near Newkirk

Friday, October 29 by Lyman James

Following the fatal accident that killed an Ark City teen Tuesday northeast of Newkirk, Walker Moulton was released on a $100,000 bond. Moulton will appear in the Kay County District Court at 9 a.m. on November 5. Moulton, soon to turn 19-years-old in November, was booked Tuesday into the Kay County Jail on charges of... Read More.