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Texas Rangers arrest man wanted for 2023 murder in Seminole County

Texas Rangers arrest man wanted for 2023 murder in Seminole County

A man wanted in connection with the 2023 murder of a Seminole was arrested by Texas Rangers in Houston on Friday.

A man wanted in connection with the 2023 murder of a Seminole man was arrested by Texas Rangers in Houston on Friday. Get the latest interesting news by clicking here. Seminole County District Attorney Erik Johnson announced the arrest Saturday afternoon. The suspect is accused of killing Jacob Washington in May 2023. Washington, who disappeared on May 12, 2023, was later found on May 17, 2023 “in an advanced state of decomposition” in an oil field near Seminole, a news release said.>> Download the KOCO 5 app”This investigation has continued relentlessly since this crime was discovered and required the close cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies,” Johnson said. He expressed his gratitude to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police, Texas Rangers and all other agencies involved for their efforts and cooperation, the release said.The suspect is currently being held in Fayette County, Texas, and will be extradited to Oklahoma to face charges in the murder. Johnson said arraignment is expected to take place next week.KOCO 5 is not naming the suspect because no charges have been filed.Top Headlines Person killed in Edmond police shooting Edmond students fight back against school officials after they say they can't fly flag As mukbangs grow in popularity, nutritionists worry about this internet trend OCPD: Person stabbed in southwest OKC Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus

A man wanted in connection with the 2023 murder of a Seminole was arrested by Texas Rangers in Houston on Friday.

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Seminole County District Attorney Erik Johnson announced the arrest Saturday afternoon. The suspect is accused of killing Jacob Washington in May 2023.

Washington, who disappeared on May 12, 2023, was later found on May 17, 2023, “in an advanced state of decomposition” in an oil field near Seminole, a press release said.

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“The investigation has continued relentlessly since the crime was discovered and has required the close cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies,” Johnson said.

He expressed his gratitude to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police, the Texas Rangers and all other agencies involved for their efforts and cooperation, the press release said.

The suspect is currently being held in Fayette County, Texas, and is expected to be extradited to Oklahoma to face murder charges. Johnson said formal charges are expected to be filed next week.

KOCO 5 is not releasing the suspect's name because no formal charges have been filed.


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