Two individuals have been taken into custody following a grisly homicide that occurred outside Stigler, Haskell County, on the night of April 5. The Haskell County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting before 6 p.m. on Cass Road, where they discovered the body of 56-year-old Tina Mitchell. According to NewsOn6, Mitchell was found dead at the scene with multiple stab wounds and apparent gunshot injuries.
The immediate response by deputies led to the identification of 49-year-old Billy Mitchell as the primary suspect in connection with the homicide. Billy Mitchell attempted escape on foot but was later located hiding on a nearby property and arrested. The second suspect, 39-year-old Jack Swanda, was also apprehended after being found with injuries at the scene and subsequently receiving treatment at a hospital. Following the arrests, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation joined forces with the local sheriff’s office to manage the ongoing investigation.
During their thorough search of the property, law enforcement discovered another deceased individual the following morning. Details about this second victim have been sparse, with the body being sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an official cause of death determination, as reported by KFOR. The partnership between the Haskell County Sheriff’s Office and the OSBI underlines the gravity of the situation and the determined effort to unravel the events that led to these deaths.
Both Billy Mitchell and Jack Swanda are currently held, facing charges connected with Tina Mitchell’s untimely demise. As the investigation progresses, further information is expected to be released. The OSBI has yet to provide additional details on the second victim or what led to the violent incident, as noted by NWA Homepage. Citizens are encouraged to come forward with any pertinent information that might aid the investigation.
