Oklahoma couple arrested in murder for hire plot
The couple allegedly reached out to a household pal to kill the spouse’s ex-husband for $500.
LATIMER COUNTY, Okla. — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has arrested a spouse and her husband in reference to a murder-for-hire plot.
According to OSBI, Courtney Deatherage, 25, and her husband Dustin Deatherage, 26, each face solicitation of murder costs in reference to the plot.
OSBI investigators say Courtney reached out to a household pal in Texas and requested if that particular person would kill her ex-husband.
They agreed to $250 down and one other $250 when it was executed. Courtney additionally agreed to offer the gun.
The particular person contacted regulation enforcement and reported the state of affairs.
On Jan. 22, 2021, the household pal traveled from Texas to satisfy with Courtney and Dustin and the three gathered in Courtney’s automobile to finalize the deal.
OSBI says Courtney gave the person a loaded twelve-gauge shotgun, that they picked up from Dustin’s grandfather’s dwelling and a $100 down fee.
Law enforcement made a site visitors cease, at which level Courtney was arrested.
She was taken to the Latimer County Jail on a $100,000 bond and has since bonded out.
Dustin was arrested Friday (Jan. 29) with out incident and brought to the Latimer County jail. He additionally has a $100,000 bond.
This investigation was a joint effort between the OSBI, Latimer County Sheriff’s Office, Wilburton Police Department and the Latimer County District Attorney’s Office.
