An Oklahoma couple are suspected of trying to hire a family friend in Texas to kill the wife’s ex-husband, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) reports. Courtney Deatherage, 25, was arrested on January 22 when she, Dustin Deatherage, 26, and the family friend met to discuss the deal. The friend, however, had contacted law […]
Couple arrested in murder for hire plot
LATIMER COUNTY, Oklahoma (KFSM) The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has arrested a wife and her husband in connection with a murder-for-hire plot.
According to OSBI, Courtney Deatherage, 25, and her husband Dustin Deatherage, 26, both face solicitation of murder charges in connection with the plot.
OSBI investigators say Courtney reached out to a family friend in Texas and asked if that individual would kill her ex-husband.
They agreed to $250 down and another $250 when it was done. Courtney also agreed to provide the gun.
The individual contacted law enforcement and reported the situation.
On Jan. 22, 2021, the family friend traveled from Texas to meet with Courtney and Dustin and the three gathered in Courtney’s vehicle to finalize the deal.