More than 100 people gathered outside the McCurtain County Courthouse in Idabel on Monday, with many of them calling for the sheriff and other county officials to resign. Commanding the majority of the weekend is the Cheyenne Gaming Convention, beginning Friday afternoon. MCCURTAIN COUNTY, OK (KSLA) - McCurtain County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a deadly shooting. KANSAS: In 1970, 12-year-old Kelly Lynn Albright went missing and was found dead in a field in Reno County. A homicide is a killing and can be Tonight is another Tobler and Friends Comedy Night at Black Tooth Brewing Co. "I don't know what the answer is.". But you can't do that anymore. If it was back in the day, when Alan Marston would take a damn Black guy and whoop their ass and throw him in the cell? Oklahoma's southeastern-most county recorded 71 homicides from 1992 to 2001, according to figures released recently by the state Health Department. The Oklahoma Sheriffs' Association announced that Sheriff Kevin Clardy, Sheriff's Investigator Alicia Manning and Trust Administrator Larry Hendrix have been suspended from the association. A McCurtain County man is in jail accused of first-degree murder after police say a man was killed and his body hidden. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. According to the McCurtain Gazette-News, the conversation later turned to Bruce and Chris Willingham, a father-and-son reporter duo from the paper. Last September, an investigative reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jeff German, was stabbed to death outside of his home. I had the pleasure of visiting the Newseum in Washington, D.C., before it closed in 2019, which has since been purchased by Johns Hopkins University to become classrooms, offices and event spaces because I'm sure D.C. needs more of those. A portion of the recording was released by the paper, and it also appears to capture one of the four making racist comments about Black people. The threats directed at the reporters of the McCurtain Gazette-News, a paper with no online outlet serving a county of roughly 30,000 people, are evidence that this is still a very possible outcome. Adair County Alfalfa County Atoka County Beaver County Beckham County Blaine County Bryan County Caddo County Canadian County Carter County Cherokee County Choctaw County s David Lewis, Unsolved Murder from Oklahoma in 2017. The state average was 7.8. Copyright 2015 KSLA. Earlier today, April 30, 2021, two arrest warrants for murder were obtained for James Henry Elrod III. But there's also the matter of this same group conspiring genuine or otherwise to kill two of the journalists employed at the small, family newspaper headquartered in Idabel, Oklahoma, a town that lies geographically nearer to Little Rock and Dallas, and is just over an hour drive from Texarkana. Originally assigned to document Meredith's enrollment, Guihard soon turned his focus to the riot that broke out on campus. Kirkbride, a former Wyoming rancher who died recently, will be honored through the work and performances of regional poets, including two cowboy poets. Okla. Their threats include lynching, burning and burying the reporters, of which the members joke that said graves are ready to be dug with one of the speakers' excavator. It ranks second in firearm deaths on a per capita basis, behind Cimarron County and ahead of Jefferson County. Mar 22nd. 20It's hard to sit at my desk and contain my emotions as I watch the story unfold out of McCurtain County, Oklahoma. Many deaths that are investigated by the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner remain as Unidentified Persons, due to decomposition, fire, injuries, The office said any findings will be "forwarded to the appropriate authorities for felony charges to be filed on those involved.". WebAccess the Sexual Assault Kit Tracking system? According to the McCurtain Gazette-News, Stoewe ran inside her home while it was engulfed in flames in an attempt to rescue her pets. Obviously, racist and violent ideologies can be found in any barbershop, diner, bar or closed circle, but it's a scary thing to see not just as a journalist, but as a human being who was hoping that such recourse among leadership in America had been overcome. McCurtain County is in far southeast Oklahoma, bordering both Arkansas and Texas, in a part of the state often referred to as Little Dixie, because of the influence in the area from white Southerners who migrated there after the Civil War. Luckily, the team at the Gazette-News did what inevitably leads to a despot's downfall revealed the truth. Girl, 2, Last Seen 'Asleep or Unconscious' Being Carried by Mom from Drug House Is Likely Dead: Police, Oklahoma Mom of 2 Young Children Killed by Husband in Murder-Suicide: 'She Was a Great Mother', Missing Okla. The state average was 24.4 firearms-related injuries per 100,000 population. A McCurtain County, Okla., newspaper released an audio recording where county officials including the sheriff are allegedly heard discussing killing journalists, lynching Black people and hiring hitmen. Stoewe and her two dogs perished in the fire, which was allegedly set by two men. So, while the world seems to become an increasingly dangerous place, you can find solace in knowing that there's plenty of opportunity to escape this weekend with some local events for all interests. MCCURTAIN COUNTY, Okla. (KTAL/KMSS) There are new details in the arrest of a McCurtain County man, James H. Tillman after being critical of his personal conduct and political policy. WebSome of the oldest unsolved murders on Uncovered s cold case website include the 1960 murder of Nancy Eagleson, the 1977 murder of Ann Harmeier, the 1977 murder of "They don't have a G-- d--- clue what they're getting into," Jennings says. Alicia Manning, District 2 Commissioner Mark Jennings and Jail Administrator Larry Hendrix. I am both appalled and disheartened to hear of the horrid comments made by officials in McCurtain County," Stitt said in a statement. Meanwhile, over at the Historic Atlas Theatre, Cheyenne Little Theatre Players is spearheading two nights of Silent Movies at the Atlas. Mar 23rd Rhea Ochoa, "They bring no [inaudible. Renowned comedian and Cheyenne native Brandt Tobler is once again bringing his comedian friends to the stage at a local favorite brewery. WebThe Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is working a number of murders in rural parts of Oklahoma and many remain unsolved. Just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, a passerby called authorities reporting someone was lying in the road just outside Hayworth on Goodwater Highway. Tupac Shakur. She was last seen at about 9:10 pm that night at a gas station on the north end of town, merely 100 yards from her home. Above all else, they accumulate into a larger theme and the reason why people seek to kill journalists fear. The McCurtain County Sheriff's Office and Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation are investigating the case. The event is a public plant swap and $50 "Plantiness Workshop," presented by Sunshine, Flydragon Art Studio, Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and Rooted in Cheyenne, among others. A spokeswoman for the FBIs office in Oklahoma City said the agencys policy is not to confirm or deny any ongoing investigation. Phil Bacharach, a spokesman for Attorney General Gentner Drummond, said the agency had received an audio recording and is investigating the incident, but declined to comment further. But I've had coworkers that have reported on issues not dissimilar from some listed above, and that is reason enough to reflect on the subject. Oklahoma County had 12.5 homicides per 100,000 from 1992 to 2001, and Tulsa County had 8.2. Four days after Kelly Lynn Albright disappeared from her family's home, she was found dead in a field. Saturday morning is the Earth Day Extravaganza at Sunshine Plant Co. This weekend, Kevin Hawkins was murdered in the parking lot of the Lewiston Apartments at 51st Street and Lewis Avenue. IDABEL McCurtain County's state-leading homicide rate shows no signs of slowing down. Mar 23rd. Well, I couldn't find the answer to the first question, though I did gather that it's over 40 individuals. Gov. Kevin Stitt said Sunday he was seeking the resignations of McCurtain County Sheriff Kevin Clardy and three other county officials: sheriffs Capt. The McCurtain Gazette-News, a print-only newspaper, released portions of the audio recording and a transcription along with the front-page expos over the weekend. Shannon Baldwin-Hokanson, Enid, 2012.. Shannon, a mother of 3, was last heard from As a highly publicized case in 2018, it's best to read about it on your own. A southeast Oklahoma newspaper has released the full audio recording it captured of county officials talking about killing journalists and lynching Black people. The news also inspired me to Google a question I hadn't thought to ask prior the events in Oklahoma: how many journalists have been murdered on U.S. soil? Mar 24th. The most prominent of these killings were five Vietnamese-American journalists Tried Le, Nhan Wrong Do, Tap Van Pham, Nguyen Dam Phong and Duong Trong Lam. I talked on two different occasions to our attorneys to make sure I wasn't doing anything illegal, Bruce Willingham said. Just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, a passerby called On, Thursday, April 29, 2021, during further investigation in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, the vehicle suspects fled in was recovered in the Hayworth, Oklahoma area by Sheriff Detectives. If you would like to look further into the number of murders in Oklahoma by year, you may visit the websites of many local, state, and federal law enforcement organizations, who often times publish comprehensive reports with more information about the crimes committed in that area over specific time frames. "Since November things have been insane in McCurtain County," District Attorney Virginia Sanders said. According to News 9, the recording was taken after Bruce Willingham the father of Chris Willingham left his recorder in the meeting in an attempt to prove officials were conducting business in secret, which would be in violation of the state's Open Meeting Act, the Associated Press reports. Apr. The museum featured a room lined with every Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph, an archive of authentic newspapers containing articles of events from the end of the Civil War and the sinking of the Titanic, to the assassination of president John F. Kennedy and the Boston Marathon bombing. Its most notable towns include Idabel (population 7,040), Broken Bow (4,280), Wright City (860) and Valliant (780). I'll save those comments for you to research yourself. During the ensuing discussion, her wrapped remains were compared to barbecued food. ", "Every Oklahoman has the right to live in safety and freedom without fear of injustice from local, state or national authorities," he continued. Morrison John Doe, Discovered in Colorado in 1977. Tillman, an "arrogant, bombastic, and a notorious drinker and gambler," according to the South Carolina Encyclopedia, was acquitted at trial, despite Gonzales being unarmed, with his hands in his pockets, at the time of the shooting. 2023 www.oklahoman.com. PEOPLE has reviewed the audio, but is unable to independently verify the speakers. But the numbers for Cimarron and Jefferson counties appear inflated by a suicide rate where those counties stand first and second. First, there's the content of everything that the members of the McCurtain County Sheriff's Office and McCurtain County Board of County Commissioners discussed during an illegal meeting a stretch of audio that would fit well as an archived recording from the jailhouse of a pre-civil rights "sundown town." Chris Willingham, a reporter at the paper, is Bruce Willingham's son. "Take them down to Mud Creek and hang them up with a damn rope. The category includes assaults, accidents and suicides. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Allen Shaw, 89, and Randy Sander, 65, have been charged with Second Degree Murder and Arson in connection to Stoewe's death. Perhaps the most important piece was the memorial section a display of hundreds of journalists who had been killed while on assignment worldwide. Before I was a journalist, or even passionate about journalism, the Newseum had a role in showing me the impact that the profession can make on the world. "Yeah. "A lot of our violence statistics are related to poverty, so some of this may be related to income levels, some of it may be related to gun ownership.". Mullendore died Wednesday night. The cover of "Facing September," a murder mystery based on the case of Kelly Lynn Albright's murder. Bruce Willingham said he believes the local officials were upset about stories we've run that cast the sheriff's office in an unfavorable light, including the death of Bobby Barrick, a Broken Bow, Oklahoma, man who died at a hospital in March 2022 after McCurtain County deputies shot him with a stun gun. Chaz Bearshield, Unsolved Murder from Oklahoma in 2012. McCurtain County deputies investigating deadly shooting, Thousands without power in Shreveport-Bossier after bush hog hits pole. I clearly remember watching a family of tourists search for the restrictions in their home country, then responding with a plain "Oh ". Jennings then brings up the idea of hitmen, saying, "I've known two or three hitmen, they're very quiet guys and would cut no f-----g mercy.". I'm gonna tell you something. Unidentified Persons - Oklahoma Cold Cases Unidentified Persons are organized by county. WebUP McCurtain County - Oklahoma Cold Cases Oklahoma Cold Cases Broken Bow John Doe 1983 Bethel John Doe 1989 All Rights Reserved Oklahoma Cold Cases Inc. Is a Mar 23rd Morrison John Doe, Discovered in Colorado in 1977. Apr 12th Michael Franklin, Missing from Alaska since 1977. A homicide is a killing and can be either intentional, such as murder, or unintentional, such as manslaughter. This is Leah Rochelle Mahseet: Leah was 16 years old when she was last seen alive in Geary, Oklahoma on September 14th, 1997. The prime suspect in the unsolved murder of E.C. "Yeah, but here's the reality," Manning responds. There is simply no place for such hateful rhetoric in the state of Oklahoma, especially by those that serve to represent the community through their respective office., The McCurtain Gazette-News released portions of an audio recording following a March 6 county commission meeting in which Clardy, Manning and Jennings appear to discuss reporters Bruce and Chris Willingham. "I am both appalled and disheartened to hear of the horrid comments made by officials in McCurtain County," Oklahoma Gov. According to the McCurtain Gazette-News, the story published over the weekend is the first in a planned series. (Marston was the McCurtain County Sheriff in the 1980s, according to The Oklahoman. Gov. Will Carpenter, Wyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne, For only the second time in its history, the US Navy is beginning the slow, tricky process of taking apart a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, A Towering, Terrifying Demon Horse Isnt Even the Weirdest Part, Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells story, Roman Polanski and the woman he pleaded guilty to raping pose together 45 years later, Hunter Biden appears in court for paternity case, March of Dimes walk looks to raise money for families facing pregnancy scares, Popular Mobile Games You Must Play In 2023, US readies second attempt at speedy border asylum screenings. Girl, Caretaker Accused of Killing 4-Year-Old on Christmas, Missing Texas Woman Is Found Dead After Planning to Confront Boyfriend About Him Being Married, released portions of the audio recording and a transcription, County Commissioner for District 2 since November 2020, the Oklahoma Sheriffs' Association announced. "Crime is a bad problem and meth is a big part of it," Sanders said. The recording was taken after a March 6 county commissioners' meeting when county officials, including McCurtain County Sheriff Kevin Clardy, commissioner Mark Jennings, Sheriff's Investigator Alicia Manning and Trust Administrator Larry Hendrix were talking after the meeting, but did not know they were being recorded. There was an interactive map covering press laws throughout the world. McCurtain County had 169.8 firearms- related injuries per 100,000 population, well-ahead of second-place McClain County (80.0) and third-place Pushmataha County (76.9). All rights reserved. McCurtain County John Doe, Discovered in Oklahoma in 1989. Deputies say they have a person of interest but have not released the person's name. Ian Henry, Joking doesnt excuse that.. "This should be a reminder that we are all defined by who we are in private and in public.". Jennings tells Clardy and Manning I know where two deep holes are dug if you ever need them, and the sheriff responded, I've got an excavator., Jennings also said he's known two or three hit men in Louisiana, adding "they're very quiet guys., In the recording, Jennings also appears to complain about not being able to hang Black people, saying: They got more rights than we got.. The country has seen that truth and responded accordingly. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma Sheriffs' Association announced that Clardy, Manning and Hendrix were suspended from the association. But we don't need this kind of recognition., 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. In December a man was charged in the death of a 12-year-old girl who disappeared in 1999, and Sanders said another 8-month-old homicide was solved a few weeks ago. [A deputy] goes, 'No, what?' With its rolling, forested hills in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, the area has become a tourism hotbed attracting a steady stream of visitors from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. ), "I know," Jennings says. Mar 24th Lori Longchase, Missing from Arizona since 1983. Manning then responds and mentions Chris by name. For $12, residents get the silent movie experience with a screening of four Laurel & Hardy films, featuring live musical accompaniment by Dave Niemann. Apr 11th In McCurtain County, a $5,000 reward is being offered for help solving Crystal Kindrick's disappearance. None of the four returned telephone calls or emails from The Associated Press on Monday seeking comment. I was shocked as I assume most people were not only about the comments about journalists, but the racist comments regarding African Americans. Saturday night invites local rock bands to the stage, including Angelus Errare, Stay Awhile, Union Goons, We the Few, YOTP and Hell's Half Acre. 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OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma's governor is seeking the resignation of four county officials after a newspaper's audio recording apparently captured some of them complaining about two of the paper's journalists and knowing hit men and where two holes are dug. Leah Mahseet, Unsolved Murder from Oklahoma in 1997. McCurtain County also leads the state in injuries related to firearms for a 2 1/2-year period from January 2001 to June. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Allen Shaw, 89, and Randy Sander, 65, have been charged with Second Degree Murder and Arson in connection to Stoewe's death. Joey Senat, a journalism professor at Oklahoma State University, said he was shocked to hear the comments made in the recording, especially in light of recent killings of journalists in the U.S., including the arrest last year of a Las Vegas-area elected official accused of fatally stabbing a veteran newspaper reporter who had been investigating him. The newspaper has filed a lawsuit against the sheriff's office seeking body camera footage and other records connected to Barrick's death. 1, in firearm-related injuries and homicides," said Sue Mallonee, the Health Department's longtime chief of injury prevention. April 17, 2023, 1:40 PM OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma's governor is seeking the resignation of four county officials after a newspaper's audio recording apparently captured some of them complaining about two of the paper's journalists and knowing hit men and where two holes are dug. Apr. Oklahoma County had 12.5 homicides per 100,000 from 1992 to 2001, and Tulsa County had 8.2. "We've got her on the Web site, we've got her on Clardy responds, "I've got an excavator.". The first known journalist to be killed for their work on U.S. soil was Elijah Parish Lovejoy, who was murdered by a pro-slavery mob in 1837 for supporting the abolition of slavery. The conversation began with the officials discussing a house fire that took place on March 2, which claimed the life of 43-year-old Dannette Stoewe. ]", Jennings says he knows where two "big deep holes" are if "you ever need them." POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) Deputies say a 35-year-old Pottawatomie County man was murdered inside his garage while home alone. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The co-founder and editor of The State newspaper in Columbia, South Carolina, Narciso Gender Gonzales, was shot and killed by then-state Lt. Gov. In Oklahoma County, there are 500 unsolved murders, some dating by to the 1950s. "They are insignificant in my life, really," Manning says. It was not immediately clear if either has entered a plea to the charges or retained an attorney. Shakur was shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996, which led to his death six days later. Editors note: Over 20 years, from 2000 to 2019, there were 4,177 murders in Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Jarrod Ramos killed five employees of The Capital Gazette in Annapolis because the paper had published a story about his guilty plea in a criminal harassment case in 2011. "McCurtain County is always at the top, if not No. They got more rights than we got.". The officials laugh again. The event begins at 2 p.m. Sunday. Phone Numbers 863 Phone Numbers 863647 Phone

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