A Henryetta house, site of a grisly murder-suicide that claimed the lives of seven people last year, became the scene of a suspected arson early Tuesday. The Oklahoma State Fire Marshal and the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office are investigating after flames severely damaged the structure, as reported by News9.
According to News9, the sheriffs says evidence at the scene points to arson. The house, now vacant, is the same one where Jesse McFadden murdered six individuals, including five teenagers, and then took his own life in May 2023. The local sheriff stated that there are no current leads linking the property owner to the arson.
Reports from KJRH indicate a passerby noticed the fire around 5:30 a.m. and alerted authorities. Considerable destruction, especially to the roof, was evident, and there appears to be recent work on the site before the incident.
Details surrounding the tragedy last May emerged when a missing person alert led to a devastating find. Jesse McFadden was responsible for the death of his wife, five youths, and finally himself, as recounted by KOCO. While the investigation by the Fire Marshal continues independently, the Sheriff's Office has begun interviewing local residents. However, officials have not yet provided any substantial leads regarding potential suspects in the arson case. The State Fire Marshal's Office has not yet released further information regarding their ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire.
