Oklahoma
Victim of Oklahoma sex offender found dead with 6 others slams ‘justice system’ over his prison release
The primary reported sufferer of the convicted intercourse offender discovered lifeless with six others — together with two lacking Oklahoma teenagers — mentioned the “justice system failed them” when he was launched from jail after serving a 17-year sentence for her rape.
Krystle Sturdy was raped by Jesse McFadden, 39, in 2003 when she was simply 16 years outdated.
He was launched in 2020 regardless of going through separate baby porn expenses and on Monday, he turned the prime suspect within the killings of six individuals discovered lifeless at his Henryetta property.
5 of the lifeless had been teenagers — together with lacking ladies Ivy Webster, 14, and Brittany Brewer, 16 — in keeping with authorities and members of the family.
The victims’ family consider McFadden fatally shot all six individuals — Ivy; Brittany; his spouse Holly Guess, 35; and her three kids: Rylee Elizabeth Allen, 17; Michael James Mayo, 15; and Tiffany Dore Guess, 13 — earlier than taking his personal life.
Police haven’t launched a story of the tragic occasions and the health worker hasn’t introduced official IDs of the victims.
McFadden was due in court docket Monday to go on trial for the kid porn case — expenses stemming from alleged texts he exchanged with a sufferer whereas he was nonetheless behind bars for Sturdy’s rape.
Sturdy recounted her horrific and violent rape after studying the information in regards to the man accountable.
She mentioned McFadden tied her up with belts and held a knife to her neck earlier than she was capable of escape and run out with out her garments on to a neighbor’s for assist, in keeping with Fox Information and Information on 6.
“It felt prefer it was eternally,” she instructed native station Information on 6.
Sturdy mentioned police arrived and located him with each his wrists slit at a close-by river.
Twenty years later, Sturdy mentioned she had wished she may have satisfied authorities to have stored him in jail.
“I’m sorry that these little ladies needed to undergo this,” Sturdy mentioned of McFadden’s alleged victims. “I’m sorry that the justice system failed them.”
In 2017, McFadden was charged with utilizing a contraband cellular phone to change sexual messages and express pictures with a 16-year-old woman a 12 months earlier. Regardless of the energetic expenses, the convicted intercourse offender was launched in 2020.
“I truly bought ahold of the court docket system and mentioned ‘You guys are gonna let him out after I simply seen [sic] this flash throughout the information that he had a court docket case with one other younger woman? You guys are nonetheless gonna let him out? Like this exhibits that he has not modified…’,” Sturdy mentioned, in keeping with Fox. “I stored getting the runaround.”
A couple of 12 months after his launch, McFadden met Holly Guess. They bought married final Might and his new spouse solely just lately discovered about his prison historical past — which McFadden tried to downplay, Guess’s mom Janette Mayo mentioned.
The 2 lacking teenagers discovered lifeless had been buddies with Guess’s kids and had been spending the weekend with the household after they died.
Oklahoma
POSITIVELY OKLAHOMA: Shining a spotlight on local inclusive theater company
TULSA, Okla. — Holland Hall is known for being a community champion. The school is closely connected with many non-profits, including the Down Syndrome Association of Tulsa, and is hosting its Buddy Walk on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. That partnership is thanks to a one-of-a-kind program born in the Theatre department called Company 21.
“Company 21 is an all-inclusive program. It’s an enrichment class for our upper school students and teens and adults in the Tulsa area community with Down Syndrome,” said Upper School Theatre Arts Director Leslie Long.
Long came up with this performing arts community connection eight years ago. “It literally bursts my heart because these are two of my favorite communities!” said Long.
“It’s fun to see friends, especially high school friends,” said Bekah Neely, a Company 21 castmate. Harper May, a Holland Hall Junior and Company 21 Co-President, said, “It just brings me pure joy for the rest of the day. If I have a Company 21 class, I’m having a good day.”
For an hour each Tuesday inside the Walter Arts Center, students and friends from the Down Syndrome Association of Tulsa do everything from play with the parachute to put on shows.
Sarita Torres tells 2 News Anchor Julie Chin, “My favorite part was the singing and dancing!”
Long adds, “I try to focus a lot on the movement skills. Also, we do acting. They love to act, and they love to sing, so anytime we can incorporate self-expression and build confidence, not just in them but in my high school students, it’s a win-win.”
It’s time spent together filled with laughter and life lessons. “I’ve learned so much about inclusion,” said May.
Senior and Company 21 Co-President Kingsley Craft said, “I’ve learned to take a step back and realize the joy that every day brings.”
With fall, spring, and summer camp sessions, the castmates even put on musicals. And these connections go beyond the theater. Company 21 is preparing for the Buddy Walk on the Holland Hall campus—a partnership born from Company 21.
“98% of the volunteers at the event are Holland Hall students. We’ll probably have 1500 to 2000 people on campus. We’ll have vendors and snow cone machines, and we do the walk—it’s just one of our biggest events!” said Long.
And it’s just one of many campus and community connections born from a theatre teacher everyone calls a superstar.
“Ms. Long is really good to us, and she’s a great drama teacher,” said Neely. “I love Ms. Long. She’s such a sweet, kind person,” said Torres.
“Thank you so much for the best time ever!” said Haley, another Company 21 castmate.
The Company 21 program is free to the Down Syndrome Association of Tulsa community. For more information, click here.
You can find out more information on the Buddy Walk here.
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Oklahoma
Game Preview: Kick Time, TV Info, Stats for Oklahoma State-West Virginia
The Cowboys need a win in the worst way, and they’ve had the Mountaineers’ number over the years.
Oklahoma State hosts West Virginia in Stillwater this weekend after the Cowboys’ 0-2 start to Big 12 play. The Cowboys are, though, 9-3 against WVU since the Mountaineers joined the conference. Here is a preview of Saturday’s game.
Viewing Info
Time: 3 p.m. Saturday
Location: Boone Pickens Stadium
Watch: ESPN2 (Mike Monaco, Kirk Morrison and Dawn Davenport)
Betting Info (via BetMGM)
Spread: OSU -3.5
Over/under: 65.5
Oklahoma State money line: -110
Team Stats
Oklahoma State | West Virginia | |
Record | 3-2 | 2-2 |
Points Per Game | 33.4 | 31.8 |
Points Allowed Per Game | 25 | 28.5 |
Total Offense | 422.8 | 410 |
Rushing Offense | 102.2 | 181.5 |
Passing Offense | 320.6 | 228.5 |
Total Defense | 480.6 | 410.3 |
Rushing Defense | 204.2 | 153.8 |
Passing Defense | 276.4 | 256.5 |
Statistical Leaders
Passing:
OSU — Alan Bowman — 117-for-195 (60%)/1,537 yards/11 touchdowns/6 interceptions
WVU — Garrett Greene — 63-for-111 (57%)/902 yards/7 touchdowns/4 interceptions
Rushing:
OSU — Ollie Gordon — 88 carries/334 yards/4 touchdowns
WVU — CJ Donaldson — 51 carries/284 yards/3 touchdown
Receiving:
OSU — De’Zhaun Stribling — 27 catches/502 yards/3 touchdowns
WVU — Hudson Clement — 14 catches/231 yards/1 touchdown
Tackling:
OSU — Trey Rucker — 63 total tackles
WVU — Anthony Wilson — 29 total tackles
Sacks:
OSU — Obi Ezeigbo and Kendal Daniels — 2 sacks each
WVU — T.J. Jackson — 3.5 sacks
Series History (OSU Leads 10-5)
Season | Winner | Score | Location |
2023 | Oklahoma State | 48-34 | Morgantown |
2022 | West Virginia | 24-19 | Stillwater |
2021 | Oklahoma State | 24-3 | Morgantown |
2020 | Oklahoma State | 27-13 | Stillwater |
2019 | Oklahoma State | 20-13 | Morgantown |
2018 | Oklahoma State | 45-41 | Stillwater |
2017 | Oklahoma State | 50-39 | Morgantown |
2016 | Oklahoma State | 37-20 | Stillwater |
2015 | Oklahoma State | 33-26 (OT) | Morgantown |
2014 | West Virginia | 34-10 | Stillwater |
Oklahoma
PRESS RELEASE: Oklahoma City Firefighters respond to 131 calls for service during State Fair
The Oklahoma City Fire Department sends this information as posted below:
Oklahoma City, OK — September 30, 2024
From September 12 to September 22, Oklahoma City firefighters recorded a total of 131 official calls for service at the Oklahoma State Fair. This major event contributed approximately 7% of the city’s total EMS call volume during that period.
Firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel were actively engaged in addressing a variety of incidents. While the 131 documented calls reflect official emergencies, many additional interactions—such as transports to vehicles and general assistance—were provided but not officially recorded.
Emergency responders were present on-site to ensure public safety and to assist attendees as needed.
As the fair concludes, the fire department reaffirms its commitment to delivering quality emergency services and preparedness for future events.
Respectfully,
Scott Douglas
Public Information Officer
Oklahoma City Fire Department
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