Oklahomacide: Slayings in the Sooner State

Zach and Stacey take an in-depth look at Oklahoma vs. Julius Jones. Below, you can read an overview of Julius’ case as stated on justiceforjuliusjones.com: "Julius is on death row despite maintaining his innocence and compelling evidence that he was wrongfully convicted. Julius’ co-defendant fit an eyewitness’s description of the shooter, while Julius did not. His co-defendant was the state’s key witness against him, and the prosecution repeatedly told jurors at Julius’ trial that his co-defendant would serve a 30-year sentence in exchange for his testimony. However, after pleading guilty to the crime, Julius’ co-defendant was released after only 15 years and is now a free man. In a case riddled with odious racial discrimination — including a police officer’s use of a racial slur during Julius’ arrest and the State’s removal of all prospective black jurors except one —evidence shows that a juror used the n-word before jury deliberations at the sentencing phase." Read more at justiceforjuliusjones.com.
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Show Sources:
In Memory of Paul Howell by Carol Hartzog
In Memory: Paul Howell
Julius Jones - Appeal Documents
The Terrifying Case of Julius Jones
The Oklahoman: Mike Hunter Resigns
Bleacher Report: Russell Westbrook, Baker Mayfield and More Athletes Advocate for Julius Jones
Death Penalty Information Center
The Oklahoman (YOUTUBE) - Justice for Julius Jones advocates respond to Attorney General
The Oklahoman (YOUTUBE) - Oklahoma Attorney General comments on Julius Jones case
The NFL (YOUTUBE) - Say Their Stories: Julius Jones as told by Baker Mayfield
Watch Frontier (YOUTUBE) - Arkansas inmate Roderick Wesley says Julius Jones is innocent
Vice (YOUTUBE) - Racism Tainted Julius Jones' Murder Conviction. He's Been on Death Row For 20 Years Anyway.
Nehemiah Frank (YOUTUBE) - The Clemency Letter of Julius Jones
ABC and Viola Davis - The Last Defense - Full Documentary
ABC and Viola Davis (YOUTUBE) - The Last Defense Trailer
justiceforjuliusjones.com

On April 21, 2020, John, 39, and Katie Palmer, 38, decided to go on an early morning stroll. Katie loved nature and wanted to show her husband some killdeer birds she had seen nesting just up the road. At approximately 7:45 am, just 15 minutes after the loving couple left their home, tragedy struck and changed everything when a local man hit John and Katie from behind with his truck while they were on their walk.
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INTERVIEW - John Palmer June 30, 2021 by Stacey Hughes
DROPBOX BODY CAMERA - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7p9j5botdyiga90/AACKdAPiM8lJYxVKtTQCjgcua?dl=0
4-21-2020 INCIDENT - https://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Texas-teacher-struck-by-truck-while-onneighborhood-walk-dies-569890401.html
https://www.kxii.com/content/news/Denison-teacher-killed-in-an-April-car-crash-still-ableto-help-others-after-her-passing-570941591.html
https://www.kxii.com/content/news/Denison-teacher-dies-after-she-was-hit-by-truck-in-herneighborhood.html
GRAND JURY
https://www.heralddemocrat.com/story/news/crime/2020/08/19/no-indictment-in-wreck-that-killeddenison-teacher/42519447/
https://www.kten.com/story/42519215/justice-for-katie
https://www.kxii.com/2020/08/19/grand-jury-declines-indictment-in-death-of-denisonteacher/
ORGAN DONATION
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2020/05/08/he-lost-his-wife-in-a-car-accident-heres-how-anonprofit-worked-to-save-her-organs-for-donation/
HB 1287 Colten’s Law
https://www.kxii.com/2021/01/27/family-of-denison-school-teacher-killed-in-car-crash-voice-support-for-coltons-law/
KATIE PALMER PROJECT

On 11/9/2008, in rural Craig County near Welch, 67 years old William Huls and his 66 year old wife, Melinda, were both found shot in the head in their home. The only thing missing was Leota’s purse, and the case is still unsolved.
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Episode Sources:
https://www.oklahoman.com/article/3321272/welch-double-murder-perplexes-loved-ones
https://www.oklahoman.com/article/3185995/they-were-wonderful-police-seek-clues-in-locust-grove-slaying
https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/osbi-offering-reward-in-craig-county-double-homicide-cold-case-from-2008/article_1a8664ec-f349-5c88-97e7-8004ba58b92b.html
https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/elderly-couple-murdered-twelve-years-ago-and-still-no-arrest

On May 4, 1983, Melody returned home after she had been on a fishing trip with her family. Her brother, Randall, dropped her off at her home, and she asked if he would like to stay the night, which apparently was a regular occurrence for the close knit siblings. That night, however, he decided not to stay. Melody climbed out of the car at 10:30 pm and walked toward her well-lit house. When she arrived, the door was ajar, and her brother noticed there was a man standing in her doorway, assuming the man was Paul. Melody’s brother left, knowing his sister was safely at home with her husband. That was the last time anyone ever saw Melody or her husband Paul alive.

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Show Sources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/police-still-searching-answers-35-years-after-murder-paul-disappearance-n869936
https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw
https://charleyproject.org/case/melody-ann-jones
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/ao64ng/did_the_ace_of_diamonds_kill_the_king_osbi_card/
https://www.cdc.gov/women/lcod/2016/nonhispanic-native/index.htm
https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-investigators-comb-through-10-acres-of-land-hoping-for-answers-in-1983-cold-case/
https://truecrimediva.com/melody-ann-jones/
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42193045/search-continues-for-missing-woman/
https://www.news-star.com/article/20150708/NEWS/150709792
https://www.pinterest.com/reddirtreport/
Killer Instinct Podcast
Milk and Murder Podcast

Cade Thomas Documentary pt 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YCB7k3khT4
Cade Thomas Documentary pt 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plMAMO5H5WU
On Sunday July 10, 1977 in Claremore, Oklahoma, 18 year old Laura Long and her parents did what they did every Sunday to prepare for the week ahead. They washed their cars and filled up their gas tanks. Laura had just received a new car as a high school graduation present, and like any teenager with a new car, she took great pride in the upkeep. On this particular Sunday, Laura went to fill her gas tank before her parents. As she was heading back, she passed her parents as they went to fill their car. They waved to each other. No one could have known that was the last time Laura’s parents would ever see her alive.
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Crime Diver's - linktr.ee/CrimeDivers
Jax Miller - https://twitter.com/RealJaxMiller
Oklahomacide Girl Scout Murders - https://www.spreaker.com/user/oklahomacide/episode-6-infamous-and-unsolved-the-girl
Oklahomacide with Riddle Me That! Girl Scout Murders - https://www.spreaker.com/user/11688200/girl-scout-one
Death by Champaigne - Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman - https://www.spreaker.com/user/oklahomacide/death-by-champagne-1-1

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Introduction:
Our place of work, for most of us, should feel like an extension of our homes. We know the place. We know the people. And, we’re supposed to feel safe. These true crime stories have shown us many times, however, that the feeling of safety we receive in our homes is a fabrication, and that the lines of delineation between “inside/ours,” and “outside/theirs” can be blurred, and that people who wish to harm others either have no respect for the sanctity of other people’s homes, or, as is often the case, actually come from that inner circle of so-called ‘trusted’ people.
The same can be said of the places where we work. In this story, we will see that murder can sometimes come from co-workers, from those we see every day and work alongside. This is the story of Alton Nolen and the murder of Colleen Hufford.



Sources:
https://law.justia.com/cases/oklahoma/court-of-appeals-criminal/2021/d-2017-1269.html

https://www.oklahoman.com/article/5564830/i-felt-oppressed-so-i-beheaded-her-murder-defendant-told-police-fbi

https://www.oklahoman.com/article/5565086/she-did-her-best-to-ward-off-her-attacker-doctor-says-of-moore-beheading-victim

https://kfor.com/news/trial-of-oklahoma-man-accused-of-beheading-co-worker-continues-monday/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2014/09/30/what-we-know-about-alton-nolen-who-has-been-charged-with-murder-in-the-oklahoma-beheading-case/

Katherine did not enjoy motherhood. In fact, she wanted to escape it and the responsibility.
In 2002, Katherine, Logan, and J.D. moved in with a woman named Melody Lennington.
On Sunday June 23, 2002, at 3:00 a.m., Melody was sleeping when she heard screaming. She immediately recognized the voice as Logan’s, but assuming he was having a night terror, Melody went back to sleep.

Just a short time later, Melody decided to get out of bed and make sure everything was alright and saw Katherine in their front room at the computer. Melody expressed to Katherine she heard Logan screaming and asked if he was okay.

Katherine responded, explaining to Melody that Logan was ill so she decided to put him in the back bedroom. Melody, seemingly satisfied with Katherine’s explanation, returned to bed and woke up at 6 a.m. because she needed to get ready for work.

When Melody saw Katherine, she was still sitting at the computer. Again, Melody asked Katherine if Logan was okay. Melody expressed that she needed to get her work clothes out of the back room but really didn’t want to disturb Logan if he was unwell.

Katherine responded to Melody’s concern, saying, “don’t worry about it. He’s in the basement.” Melody thought about the basement which was solid cement, contained the hot water heater, had old broken cabinets and an old soiled twin mattress with nothing but springs to support it. Melody thought to herself, the basement is no place for a child, let alone a sick child.

Melody was upset by this; nevertheless, she got ready and left for work.

What Melody didn’t know was that the scream she heard from Logan Tucker would be the last anyone heard from him.

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Sources
Court of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma: Katherine RUTAN a/k/a Katherine Pollard, Appellant v. STATE of Oklahoma, Appellee (2009). https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ok-court-of-criminal-appeals/1488620.html

Deborah Brown Community School - http://www.dbcschool.org/

“Looking for Logan Tucker Part One: Is Logan OK?” by Josh Dulaney from The Oklahoman (2018). https://www.oklahoman.com/article/5618635/looking-for-logan-tucker-part-one-is-logan-ok

Looking for Logan Tucker Part Four: Trials and Tribulations Katherine Rutan is tried for first-degree murder in the death of her son by Josh Dulaney from The Oklahoman (2018). https://www.oklahoman.com/article/5618884/looking-for-logan-tucker-part-four-trials-and-tribulations-katherine-rutan-is-tried-for-first-degree-murder-in-the-death-of-her-son

Looking for Logan Tucker, the Podcast which is presented by the Oklahoman, written and...

In October 2017, Darian Michelle Hudson was 23 years old, living in Stillwater, Oklahoma and attending Langston University. Then, on October 26, Darian vanished and has never been seen or heard from again.

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Episode 16 - Sources
The Charley Project - Darian Michelle Hudson - https://charleyproject.org/case/darian-michelle-hudson
Child Abduction Common Occurrence in Oklahoma by The Oklahoman AP - https://www.oklahoman.com/article/2026681/child-abduction-common-occurrence-in-oklahoma
The Disappearance of Darian Hudson (October 22, 2017) - Reddit User - u/LeGaffe https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/dvd7p1/the_disappearance_of_darian_hudson_october_22_2017/
Family, friends fear foul play in 2017 disappearance of Darian Hudson last seen near construction site in Stillwater, Oklahoma by Andrea Cavallier - https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/family-friends-fear-foul-play-2017-disappearance-darian-hudson-last-n1255405?fbclid=IwAR1vUjXVqJByD4fOAiWVdi3il5FpLk1PgM9snWy9iGlUmkLvxULc4mZxwXc
MISSING IN KANSAS: Darian Hudson by Annette Lawless with ABC’s kake.com - https://www.kake.com/story/39376709/missing-in-kansas-darian-hudson?fbclid=IwAR1Sp9K1mQsySQwzWcMdbIPQAk5MRgmK9zWZU_qcfeA5bSNMpdzxgwNA_Nc
NamUs - https://www.namus.gov/About
Stillwater Humane Society - https://www.hspets.org/pet/detail?id=51251157
Stillwater, Oklahoma - https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ok/stillwater/crime
Stillwater, Oklahoma - http://www.city-data.com/city/Stillwater-Oklahoma.html
Update: 23-year-old Stillwater woman still missing by Kelsy Schlotthaue at The O’Colly - https://www.ocolly.com/news/update-23-year-old-stillwater-woman-still-missing/article_a377dbf8-daa6-11e7-8ae0-e34322901f76.html
World Population Review - https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/missing-persons-by-state.

On the evening of October 15, 1979, Brooks Douglass was getting ready to have dinner with his family when a scruffy stranger in a baseball cap approached their home, pretending to be lost and asked to use the phone. What happens next is absolutely horrific and tragic.
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Sources:
https://tulsaworld.com/archive/quest-for-justice-keeps-horror-alive-brother-sister-recall-night-of-death-injury/article_2174f41c-a99d-57b9-9c48-c3a64e9de87d.html
https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h1/hatch-steven-keith.htm
https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/ake-glen-burton.htm
https://www.oklahoman.com/article/2549248/killer-executed-for-couples-79-murder
https://www.newsweek.com/oklahoma-murder-brooks-douglass-new-movie-heavens-rain-67255
https://www.nokillnetwork.org/d/Oklahoma/Haven-of-Hope-Rescue-Foundation-(Okarche)~2382/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1996/08/08/with-death-hope-that-life-goes-on/574a76bb-2c10-4ce1-97df-edce40d32840/
https://theamendmentmovie.com/about/
https://brooksdouglass.net/

On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols killed 168 people and injured hundreds more in the worst act of Terrorism on American soil up until that point.
Join us as we honor the victims on the 26th anniversary of this senseless destructive act of terrorism.

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Show Sources
American Terrorist: Timothy McVeigh and the Oklahoma City Bombing (2001) - Lou Michel (Author), Dan Herbeck (Author)

“Ashley Megan Eckles” - https://memorialmuseum.com/experience/people/ashley-megan-eckles/

“Calvin Battle” - https://memorialmuseum.com/experience/people/calvin-battle/

Columbine by Dave Cullen

“The Depressive and the Psychopath: At last we know why the Columbine killers did it” by Dave Cullen (2004) - https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2004/04/at-last-we-know-why-the-columbine-killers-did-it.html

“Executions Under the Federal Death Penalty - Timothy McVeigh” - https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/state-and-federal-info/federal-death-penalty/executions-under-the-federal-death-penalty

“How Ruby Ridge and Waco Led to the Oklahoma City Bombing” by Sarah Pruitt (2020)
https://www.history.com/news/how-ruby-ridge-and-waco-led-to-the-oklahoma-city-bombing

“Fortier Gets 12 Years in Bombing Case by By Lois Romano - https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/oklahoma/stories/fortier052898.htm

“McVeigh bombing conspirator writes prison letters to son but gets rejected” By Lou Michel & Dan Herbeck - https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mcveigh-bombing-conspirator-writes-prison-letters-to-son-but-gets-rejected/article_d20096a3-207f-5aad-bd34-9b362d574277.html

“Miss Baylee Almon” - https://memorialmuseum.com/experience/people/miss-baylee-almon/

Murderpedia - https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m1/mcveigh-timothy.htm

“Oklahoma City Bombing” - https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/oklahoma-city-bombing

“Oklahoma City Bombing Case Revelations” (2007) by Patrick Briley -