Bodies Of Elderly Couple Found In Home

"TULSA, OK — Creek County investigators confirm two people were found dead inside their home just north of Sapulpa early Monday evening.

"Investigators say they responded just before 6:30 p.m. to the home near W. 76th Street and 145th West Avenue, after a call from the Creek County Ambulance Service.

"It appears both the man and woman died from gunshot wounds, but the bodies were taken to the State Medical Examiner's office in Tulsa for confirmation.

"The victims, in their eighties, were not identified by the Creek County Sheriff's Office `out of respect for the families.`

"The investigation continues, but sources tell [reporters] that it appears to have been a possible murder/suicide."

From krmg.com...

"He Was A Good Guy When He Wasn't Drinking"

"MCALESTER, OK — A man is dead and his son is in critical condition after a shooting and suicide in McAlester late Friday night. The sheriff said heavy drinking and arguing led up to the shooting.

"Pittsburg County Sheriff, Joel Kern, said the man was shot four times by his dad, who then turned the gun on himself. He said the dispute started when the son spilled Coke in the dad's car.

"Kern said the dad, William Gibson, his wife and his son Aaron were at a festival where they were asked to leave for drinking excessively.

"The sheriff said during their drive home to the 600 block of Pelican Avenue, the son spilled Coke in the car, starting an argument. The argument moved to the son's garage apartment.

"Once at home, around 11:30 Friday night, Kern said Gibson began choking his wife, threatening to kill her and his son. Gibson left his son's apartment and went to his home nearby, coming back with a 9 mm pistol, he said.

"Kern said Gibson shot his 34-year-old son four times, and when officers responded to the wife's 911 call, he shot and killed himself in police presence.

"The sheriff said he knows the family personally.

"`We've dealt with them a little bit in the past, but I personally know the family. I know they've had problems in the past, but yet, nothing this serious,` Kern said. `Yeah, I mean he's a good guy. He was a good guy, when he wasn't drinking.`

"Gibson, 66, had a history with the sheriff's department including public intoxication."

From news9.com...

Roommates Find Four Bodies In Apartment

"TULSA, OK — Four people died in what detectives think was a murder/suicide late Monday in east Tulsa.

"Two adults and two children were found shot to death at the Bradford Townhouses near 2100 South 109th East Avenue about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.

"Det. Sgt. Dave Walker told [reporters] at the scene that neighbors heard noises about 9:00 p.m. but thought it was balloons popping and didn't call police.

"Roommates who lived in the apartment discovered the bodies, and ran to get neighbors to call 911.

"Det. Walker said the adult male involved lived in the apartment, and the woman and three young children had come over to visit.

"The man appears to have shot and killed the two older children, ages around three or four, then the woman, then himself.

"A young girl, about two years old, was uninjured; police said they had found possible relatives and were taking her to stay with them.

"A weapon was recovered at the scene."

From krmg.com...

Person Of Interest Found Dead

"TAHLEQUAH, OK — Tahlequah Police Department is investigating death of an elderly woman on July 24, 2014, as a homicide. Police Chief Nate King says an officer conducting a welfare check in the 1200 block of West Keetoowah found 71-year-old Beverly Marshall dead inside her home.

"Detectives found four small wounds on her body, King said. The next day, the state Medical Examiner’s Office said those wounds were made by a small caliber handgun.

"Marshall had been shot in the upper torso and head.

"Authorities say a person of interest developed during their investigation was found dead Friday night by Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies. King says that person, who was not identified, is believed to have committed suicide."

From newson6.com...

Mother And Son Found Shot To Death

"TULSA, OK — Police say a mother and her teenage son found shot to death inside a Tulsa home may have planned their own deaths.

"Kimberly Crabtree, 50, was discovered Tuesday afternoon with her son, 17-year-old Joseph Crabtree, inside their house on 2215 South Delaware Place in Tulsa's midtown district.

"Police say both had been shot and were deceased.

"Investigators say Kimberly Crabtree's sister asked police to go to the home to check the well-being of the residents.

"According to a news release issued this morning by Tulsa Police:

"`There was no signs of a struggle inside the residence. The investigation is ongoing however it appears that the shooting was planned by both parties. The OK Medical Examiner's Office will attempt to determine the sequence of events that led to the deaths. The evidence recovered at the scene indicates to investigators that Joseph Crabtree shot Kimberly and then shot himself.`"

From news9.com...

Police Find Dead Couple In Upscale Home

"EDMOND, OK — Authorities have identified the two residents in an apparent murder/suicide discovered Monday in an Oak Tree-area home.

"Tuesday afternoon, Edmond Police Department spokeswoman Jenny Monroe identified Kenneth Frame, 55, and Pamela Frame, 64, as the residents discovered in the home at 5509 Fairway Drive in the Highlands addition, located near the Oak Tree Country Club golf course.

"There is no other new information the case as of this afternoon,` Monroe said.

"Why it occurred is not yet known. Monroe said at this time the investigation still points toward a murder/suicide scenario.

"Amy Elliott, spokeswoman for the state medical examiner’s office, said both decedents are being examined. Other information on their cases is pending, Elliott said.

"At about 8:30 a.m. Monday, the Police Department received a call for a welfare check at the address, Monroe said in a previous report. Officers did come out and found a male and female both deceased inside the home.

"It was the first murder of 2014 recorded in Edmond."

From edmondsun.com...

High Speed Police Chase Ends In Suicide Crash

"TULSA, OK — A high-speed police chase ended Tuesday afternoon near 31st and Utica.

"The suspect, Roy Hanthorn, 36, was wanted out of Colorado and patrol officers received word that he was in the Tulsa area with a possibly stolen vehicle and equipped with a handgun.

"Officers located the suspect's vehicle, a gray Hyundai with Colorado license plates, and attempted to stop the vehicle. The suspect then allegedly took off.

"The pursuit began in north Tulsa near Apache and North Lewis Avenue. The suspect then headed downtown, when he then carjacked a woman near 100 South Elgin. The victim of the carjacking was uninjured.

"Officers continued the chase southbound on Highway 75 and then onto 21st and Utica, when the suspect drove southward to 31st and Utica.

"The suspect then allegedly shot and killed the passenger in the vehicle, then shot himself, which caused the vehicle to crash.

"Hanthorn passed away at the hospital at 8:02 p.m. His death is being handled as a suicide. The passenger, Rhiannon Vantassel, 32, was another fugitive from Colorado and was reportedly not in the vehicle against her will."

From KTUL...

Bodies Found In Burned Out House

"MUSE, OK — The LeFlore County Sheriff's Office and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation have been investigating the death of three people from a house fire outside of Whitesboro on March 3.

"Officials say the bodies of three people were found dead and have been identified as Edith Custard, 57, Lawrence Schlienz, 80, Jacob Custard, 30. The deaths and fire are being ruled as a double homicide and suicide, confirmed by Sheriff Rob Seale with Leflore County.

"Based on found evidence at the scene and subsequent interviews, investigators have concluded that Jacob Custard had murdered his parents, then set fire to the residence and shot himself inside the house, Seale said.

"Custard has a history of mental health issues and was no longer going to counseling or taking any medication for his problems, according to Seale.

"The Oklahoma State Fire Marshal was unable to determine a cause or origin of the fire due to the complete destruction of the house."

From 4029tv.com...

Carbon Monoxide Was Mom's Weapon Of Choice

"JENKS, OK — Jenks police are conducting an investigation of a possible murder/suicide that left a woman and a child dead Wednesday night.

"Police say two people—a mother and a 3-year-old child—were found dead at the scene in the 3900 block of West 108th Street South in Jenks Wednesday.

"Jenks Police Chief Cameron Arthur says the father went to get his children from school but they were not there. He came to the house to find the van running in the garage.

"The woman, Jamie Nicole Helms, and her 3-year-old daughter were found dead. Both died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

"A 5-year-old boy was in the corner of the garage. The father was able to revive him and the son was transported to St. Francis Hospital.

"The father says he and the mother were going through a custody battle and were separated.

"According to Creek County court documents, Helms had been charged with one count of domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor in November 2013 while living in Sapulpa.

"The court date for that offense was set for May.

"Police found a letter in the van addressed to friends and neighbors. Jenks police believe the mother wrote the letter but they are in the process of verifying it.

"Thursday, the 5-year-old was doing well and was expected to be released from the hospital, according to Melissa Brown with Jenks Police Department."

From kjrh.com...

Police Investigating Suspected Murder/Suicide

"CHICKASHA, OK — A woman has been killed and a man seriously injured in a shooting in south Chickasha.

"Grady County Undersheriff Rusty Pile said police responded to reports of a shooting on Tuesday afternoon at a residence on 25th Street and Country Club Road . They found a woman dead at the scene with an apparent gun shot to the chest. A man has been taken to Grady Memorial Hospital with what appears to be a shot to the head, according to Grady County Sheriffs.

"According to a release from Chickasha Police Department, they responded to a report that a man had shot and killed his estranged wife at 3417 South 25th St. Police found two victims, the names of which have not been released pending notification of family members.

"Pile said the man was in very critical condition.

"`It looks like a murder/suicide,` Pile said.

"Chickasha police are investigating the shooting."

From chickashanews.com...

Shooter Kills Brother, Botches Suicide Bid

"COWETA, OK — The Wagoner County Sheriffs Office is investigating an apparent murder/suicide attempt after finding one man dead of gunshot wounds, Maj. Gary Handley said.

"Jeremiah Roberts was found deceased Saturday in a residence in the 25000 block of East 121st Street South, Handley said. Roberts' brother, Randall Grigg Jr., was also found with gunshot wounds, but was still alive.

"Handley said it appears Roberts and Grigg had gotten in an argument while drinking, and that Grigg had killed Roberts, then turned the gun on himself. Grigg is in a Tulsa hospital in critical condition, Handley said.

"Grigg's wife and nine children, ages 1-14 years old, were in the residence at the time of the shooting, Handley said.

"`I think it's a tragedy this has occurred, especially during the holiday season,` sheriff Bob Colbert said in a statement. `My heart goes out to these poor children in the home that unfortunately had to witness this event.`"

From Tulsa World...

Woman Drives To Safety After Being Shot Multiple Times

"ANADARKO, Ok — An Anadarko woman was shot at her home by her husband Sunday morning before he turned the gun on himself.

"Ginger Abbott, in her 40s, was shot multiple times in the chest and arm before she drove to a relative’s home a mile away.

"Ginger was rushed to OU Medical Center where she underwent surgery and is recovering in critical condition.

"According to police, her husband, Roger Abbott, shot her several times before turning the gun on himself.

"Police are trying to figure out what prompted the fatal shooting.

"`Domestic violence can happen in just a second with people you don’t realize are having problems,` Sheriff Gene Cain said. `Sometimes is a first offense like this was. This time I don’t see of anything that was ever called on at this time.`

"One neighbor said he noticed a change in Roger’s behavior over the past few months.

"A once friendly relationship had turned sour.

"`I just know something’s been wrong, but when he told me to keep me away I told Lucy my neighbor. I said 'Lucy, I should have been calling and talking to somebody,' but it never dawned on me. It never dawned on me,` long-time Neighbor Bill Graham said.

"Abbott underwent surgery early today at OU Medical Center and remains in critical condition."

From KFOR...

Pair "Very Critical" After Attempted Murder/Suicide

"OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Oklahoma City police are investigating an apparent murder/suicide.

"They were called to 6601 Johnnie Terrace just before 7 p.m. Sunday.

"Police said a minor child who was in the home at the time of the shootings made the 911 call.

"`There was a minor that was inside at the time of the shooting,` OKC Police Lt. Don Holland said. `We do not know what the child actually saw or didn’t see so we’re still trying to determine.`

"Lt. Holland said the shootings stemmed from a situation between an estranged husband and wife.

"He said the preliminary investigation shows the man shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself.

"`When officers arrived, we found two subjects that had been shot,` Lt. Holland said. `Both of them were transported to OU Medical Center in very critical condition.`

"Police said they’re trying to determine exactly what led up to the shootings.

"The female victim was in critical condition but expected to survive.

"Lt. Holland said the male was more severely injured and that he might not make it through the night."

From KFOR...

Blood On The Porch

"COLEMAN, OK — A Texoma community is in shock after a teen and his grandmother are found dead in what investigators say appears to be a murder/suicide. It happened Monday in Johnston County, south of Coleman.

"`It was terrible. It was really terrible,` neighbor Dorothy Cross said.

"Cross says she'd just picked fresh watermelons and tomatoes from her garden to deliver to a neighbor across Highway 48 South when she stumbled upon a scene she'll never forget.

"`I could tell by the front porch, well the blood on the front porch, she was hurt but I never imagined anything like that,` Cross said.

"The OSBI now says it appears the woman at the home died from a gunshot wound to the head.

"At a mobile home next door, Johnston County deputies found Ross Whitmire, 14, dead from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

"Family members say Whitmire shot and killed his grandmother before turning a gun on himself."

From KTEN.com...

Couple Had No History Of Domestic Disputes

"VINITA, OK — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has announced it is looking into the deaths of two people in Vinita.

"OSBI said the Vinita Police Department requested OSBI assistance after Kimberly Kay Cameron, 39, and Raymond Leon Williams, 44, were found dead inside Cameron's home at in the 400 block of East Canadian on Sunday afternoon.

"Vinita Police Chief Bobby Floyd [said] that murder/suicide is suspected. The couple had no known history of domestic disputes.

"Cameron's daughter found the couple, Floyd said.

"The two were in a dating relationship, a news release said.

"The medical examiner's office will determine the cause and manner of death."

From news9.com...

Two Dead After Weekend "Drama"

"TULSA, OK — Tulsa police are on the scene of a murder-suicide in west Tulsa. The bodies of a husband and wife were discovered Tuesday afternoon at a home in the 6300 block of South 29th West Place.
Officers ... came to the house at 2:08 p.m. on a well-being check, requested by the couple's daughter.

"Homicide Sergeant Dave Walker said there had been `some history, some drama,` at the house in the last week.

"The daughter of the female victim went into the home with police, and they discovered the body of her mother, shot and killed in a bedroom. Police then found the man's body dead in another bedroom, also of a gunshot wound.

"`It's unfortunate, but it doesn't appear like anything other than a homicide occurred, then the suspect shot and killed himself in another part of the house,` Walker said.

"Neighbors say a man, woman and children live at the address.

"The daughter said her mom worked with the elderly, as a therapeutic registered nurse. She said there was a fight Friday and the police showed up, guns drawn, and took the man away in handcuffs.

"Police say the man didn't go to jail, but was taken to a mental health facility."

From newson6.com...

Shooter Had Extensive Criminal Record

"PAOLI, OK — Garvin County Sheriff Larry Rhodes says investigators are trying to determine why a 58-year-old man shot and killed his girlfriend's son before barricading himself inside a home and killing himself.

"Just after 11 a.m. Monday, April 8, the Garvin County 911 Center received a call from a home at 101 West Street in Paoli. The caller said someone had been shot.

"When Paoli police officers arrived, they found shooting victim Noel Sanchez, 22. They say Sanchez's brother was the one who called 911. Sanchez was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

"Police officers say Antonio Elias Reynoso barricaded himself inside a bedroom and refused to come out. Believing the suspect was still armed with the handgun used in the shooting, the Paoli Police Department called in help from the Garvin County Sheriff's Office and surrounding police departments, and a standoff began.

"At approximately 4 p.m., the Oklahoma Highway Patrol tactical team entered the house and found Reynoso dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Deputies later discovered Reynoso had an extensive criminal record in California and went by several aliases.

"Deputies say they aren't sure why Reynoso shot Sanchez, but they believe there may have been a history of unreported domestic violence between Reynoso and Sanchez's mother that may have led to a deadly confrontation."

From news9.com...

Police Respond To Shots Fired In Hotel Room, Find Two Dead

"OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Police are investigating an apparent murder/suicide at a hotel in southeast Oklahoma City, after a man and a woman were found shot to death Wednesday night.

"According to Oklahoma City police, just before 6 p.m., officers responded to the reports of shots fired and a domestic dispute at a hotel room at Days Inn South, located in the 2600 block of S. I-35 Service Road.

"As officers entered the room, they found a man and a woman both dead from apparent gunshot wounds.

"Investigators suspect that the man, later identified as 40-year-old Rasheen Sanders, shot and killed the woman, 27-year-old Eniya Aeon, before shooting himself.

"The case is still under investigation."

From news9.com...

Woman Survives Love Triangle Shooting

"OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Oklahoma City police say a shooting suspect took his own life on a metro interstate early Friday morning.

"According to police, the alleged gunman first went to a home on N.W. 39th Street near McKinley Avenue sometime around 3 a.m. to confront his wife and her current boyfriend.

"Police say the woman had an active Victim Protection Order filed against her husband.

"Officers say when they arrived at the scene, they found the suspect who appeared to be holding the woman hostage in his car, and was also holding a gun to his head. Police say he then released her and then fled in his car, an older model Jaguar.

"Police began pursuing the suspect. They say the suspect shot and killed himself on Interstate 35 just south of Interstate 40 near downtown during the chase.

"Police say the suspect shot the woman's boyfriend multiple times. The boyfriend was rushed to a hospital. He was pronounced dead Friday morning. Police say this is Oklahoma City's 98th homicide of the year.

"The woman involved in this incident was also taken to a hospital due to an injury to her hand.

"Police say when the shooting occurred, there were four children ages 9, 5, 2, and 1 in the home, and they are believed to be the woman's children. They were asleep in another bedroom and were not hurt. Police say the children were taken to a shelter until family could be notified of what happened."

From newson6.com...

Killer Commits Suicide During SWAT Standoff

"TULSA, OK — A tense stand-off at a Days Inn in Tulsa ended with the suspect turning a gun on himself, according to police.

"Authorities surrounded the hotel at 3 this a.m. Friday and after seven hours, police said the suspect, Eliboreo Carillo, was dead..

"Carillo was the prime suspect in a murder on Thursday night. Investigators believe he shot and killed his ex-wife's boyfriend while the couple was house hunting on the 11000 block of East 38th Street.

"Early Friday morning Carillo's car was spotted parked outside the hotel room.

"Other hotel guests were evacuated and the special operations team moved in.

"Carillo was a Mexican citizen who had been deported a number of times and had a record of 13 arrests since 2004."

From KDSK.com...