"He Kept The Yard Good And Clean"

"OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Police are investigating what they think was a murder-suicide in west Oklahoma City.

"The body of Cheryl Barden, 55, was found about 7 p.m. Thursday at 12301 SW 14, according to a news release from Oklahoma City police.

"A second body was found at the scene, but that name was not released pending notification of next of kin. Both people had been shot to death, police said.

"Police think the deceased male shot Barden and then took his own life.

"Neighbors said the homeowner's red pickup had been parked in the driveway for several days with a flat tire.

"Melissa Pickrell, 26, said she had never seen a woman at the house.

"`He was just a sweet guy,` Pickrell said. `I'm just really surprised right now, really shocked.`

"Neighbor Sonny Barthold, 46, said the man had lived in the house more than 10 years and kept to himself.

"`He was a good man,` Barthold said. `He kept the yard good and clean. Didn't have any problems with him. For something like this to happen, it is a disaster.`

"Barthold said one of Barden's relatives was looking for her and called police Thursday night after going to the house."

From NewsOK.com...