TISHOMINGO, OK - One of three people arrested in the brutal murder of a Johnston County woman two and a half years ago has pleaded guilty.
Oklahoma court records show 21-year-old Angel Cassa of Tishomingo accepted a plea deal from prosecutors today. Cassa pleaded guilty to second degree murder and first degree arson and was given 35 years on each count.
Investigators alleged Cassa and two men, Roy Zornes and James Baker, raped and murdered 60-year-old Jane Bullard, a well known teacher at Murray State College, and then set fire to her home near Ravia in March 2010.
The state dropped all charges against Baker last March due to what they called "evidentiary issues". Eight months later Zornes was found incompetent to stand trial. He is now in a Norman mental facility.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
