Oklahoma Couple Sentenced for Tying Teen to Tree, Claiming Discipline for Untrustworthiness

VERA, Okla. — An Oklahoma couple has been sentenced to a combined 65 years in prison after they were found guilty of severely mistreating a 15-year-old girl by tying her to a tree for extensive periods, court officials said. The sentencing took place following a report that led authorities to the horrifying discovery in the small town of Vera, about 25 miles north of Tulsa. Johnny James, 41, received a 35-year sentence after he pleaded …

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Oklahoma Couple Sentenced in Heartbreaking Case of Infant Abuse During Diaper Change

TULSA, OK – An Oklahoma couple has received prison sentences after a court found them guilty of child abuse and neglect, charges that emerged following their infant’s hospitalization for a broken femur suffered during an alleged rough diaper change. This severe injury, which authorities say went unreported for two days, has highlighted critical issues surrounding child welfare and the responsibilities of caregivers. On Monday, Jeannie Romero, 25, was sentenced to five years in prison by …

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Oklahoma Woman Sentenced to 20 Years for Murder of Sister-In-Law Over Marijuana Grinder Dispute

Broken Arrow, OK — A 26-year-old Oklahoma woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following her guilty plea in the fatal shooting of her sister-in-law, a statement from prosecutorial authorities confirmed. The dispute leading to the violence centered around the possession of a marijuana grinder. Last week, Alexis Flanner faced judgment in federal court after admitting her role in the second-degree murder of 37-year-old Estrella Mendoza, which occurred during a late-night altercation at …

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Oklahoma Man Condemned to 35 Years for the Premeditated Murder of His Girlfriend’s Adoptive Grandparents

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Lucas Anthony Walker, a 22-year-old man from Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to the brutal murders of his girlfriend’s grandparents, whose bodies were found buried in the backyard of their Dewey home. The case, which has shocked the community about 50 miles north of Tulsa, drew to a close last week with the sentencing, following the discovery of the couple’s remains in January. Deborah …

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Arrest at Oklahoma City Senior Center: Woman Accused of Knife Threat and Attempted Arson Over Oxygen Tank

OKLAHOMA CITY — A distressing confrontation at an Oklahoma City senior center escalated to the point where police arrested a 33-year-old woman, who now faces charges of assault and attempted arson. Marketta Bates was taken into custody on January 20 after allegedly threatening a resident with a knife and trying to set his oxygen tank on fire. The incident originated from a dispute over a cellphone that Bates believed was stolen from her mother. Bates …

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Oklahoma Mother Arrested for Delay in Medical Attention After Infant Son Suffers Fatal Injuries

TULSA, OK — An Oklahoma woman has been arrested following the death of her four-month-old son last year, raising pressing questions about parental responsibilities and the consequences of neglect. Savawna Bowen, 23, faces charges for delaying critical medical attention for her child after he suffered severe injuries allegedly caused by his father. Daquan White, also 23, and the father of the child, is facing charges of murder and child abuse. According to law enforcement officials, …

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Community Mourns as Oklahoma Coach Dies Heroically Trying to Save Daughter in Texas Flood, Child Still Missing

Sherman, Texas — A tragic incident on Christmas Eve morning claimed the life of a high school basketball coach from Durant, Oklahoma, as he attempted to rescue his daughter from their SUV, which was swept away by floodwaters. The coach, identified as Will Robinson, perished, while his eight-year-old daughter, Clara, remains missing despite ongoing exhaustive search efforts. The Durant family was traveling to McKinney, Texas, for holiday celebrations when their vehicle lost control on U.S. …

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Oklahoma Mother Arrested for Abandoning Baby at Florida Casino on Christmas Eve

HOLLYWOOD, FL — An Oklahoma woman was arrested at a Florida casino on Christmas Eve after she allegedly left her infant unattended, sparking immediate intervention from casino staff and local police. The 29-year-old, identified as Rubi Verduzco, faced charges including child neglect, following the discovery of her baby in a stroller with a soiled diaper at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Authorities responded to the scene after casino employees found the baby alone …

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Homicides in Oklahoma City Declined in 2023, Including 7 Fentanyl-Related Deaths

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The number of homicides in Oklahoma City stood at 74 in 2022, but the figure dropped to 72 in 2023. Fentanyl-related deaths are now included in that number, with seven of the 2023 fatalities linked to the drug, a count not previously tallied. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics reported 326 fentanyl deaths in 2022, with Mark Woodward, an official with the agency, noting that fentanyl has become the fastest growing cause …

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Oklahoma Mother Faces Charges After Allegedly Trying to Abandon Intoxicated Infants at Gas Station

Oklahoma City, OK — An Oklahoma mother is facing felony charges after a disturbing series of events at a local gas station earlier this year, where she allegedly tried to abandon her two infant children while under the influence of alcohol. On the night of June 6, Amber Adams allegedly drove to a 7-Eleven in the city, visibly intoxicated. According to police, witnesses observed Adams’s erratic behavior, which included her allegedly throwing one of her …

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