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local1 hour ago•6 min saved

Owasso Mom Remembered as Devoted Mother After Tragic Murder-Suicide

An Owasso mother of two, Sara Duffey, was killed by her estranged husband in a murder‑suicide after she had obtained a protective order; police say her husband violated the order and shot Duffey before taking his own life, with Duffey’s son triggering the 911 call. Duffey, a hairstylist and rising TikTok influencer, was remembered by family and clients as loving and outgoing, and a vigil was planned as loved ones cope with the tragedy.

via News On 6|

#domestic-violence #local #murder-suicide

education2 years ago•10 min saved

"Governor Stitt Addresses Student Nex Benedict's Death as Protesters Converge on Board of Education Meeting"

Protesters gather at the State Board of Education meeting in support of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary student who died after an altercation at Owasso High School. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt calls for transparency in the investigation, urging Owasso Police and Owasso Public Schools to be forthcoming with information. The police department revealed that Benedict's death was not related to trauma from the altercation, and the investigation is ongoing. The family's attorney released a statement calling for a thorough investigation and meaningful change in addressing bullying. The incident has sparked national and international attention, with calls for accountability and transparency in the handling of the case.

via News On 6|

#education #oklahoma #owasso

crime-and-justice2 years ago•9 min saved

"Owasso Student's Death Sparks Investigation and Family Statement"

The death of an Owasso high school student, Nex Benedict, is still under investigation following an altercation at the school, with conflicting information about the student's name and gender identity. The family clarified that Nex was non-binary. The Owasso Police Department and school district have issued statements addressing the incident, while the ACLU has raised concerns about the response and blamed discriminatory legislation targeting trans youth. The cause of death is still to be determined, and the investigation is ongoing.

via News On 6|

#aclu #crime-and-justice #investigation

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

Owasso Police Investigate Tragic Death of 16-Year-Old Student

Owasso police are interviewing school staff and students following the death of 16-year-old Dagny Benedict, who identified as nonbinary. The investigation stems from an altercation at Owasso High School, and it is unclear if the death is related to the incident. The police plan to submit their findings to the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office for review, and are withholding incident reports due to the ongoing investigation. The school district has released information about the incident, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to support Benedict's family.

via Tulsa World|

#crime-and-justice #high-school #investigation