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Triple Murder Suspect Caught After Multi-State Manhunt

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Read about the dramatic capture of an armed and dangerous suspect tied to multiple homicides in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

In a dramatic turn of events, Arkansas investigators have successfully apprehended a triple murder suspect wanted for crimes in Oklahoma. The man, identified as Stacy Lee Drake, was considered armed and dangerous, linked to three murders in Oklahoma and other violent offenses. Authorities launched a manhunt, and after nearly two days of intense search efforts, the fugitive was finally captured in Morrilton, Arkansas. The Arkansas State Police played a crucial role in tracking down the suspect, bringing relief to the communities affected by the recent spate of violence.

Stacy Lee Drake, a 50-year-old Alabama man, was wanted in connection with multiple killings in Oklahoma. The search for Drake led to sightings across state lines, keeping law enforcement agencies on high alert. Drake, described as 5 feet 11 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes, was a fugitive on the run before being apprehended by authorities in Arkansas. The details surrounding the case and the swift resolution highlight the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies in ensuring public safety and bringing justice to the victims' families.

The capture of the armed and dangerous suspect marks the end of a manhunt that gripped the region, with residents urged to remain vigilant during the search. Authorities issued warnings about Drake, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges against him and the urgency to locate and detain him. The successful apprehension of Drake showcases the dedication and efficiency of law enforcement in swiftly resolving cases of extreme violence and protecting communities from further harm.

In a final twist, it was revealed that Drake, a former resident of the Jimmie Hale Mission in Birmingham, was linked to multiple homicides in Tuscaloosa as well. The connection between the crimes in Oklahoma, Alabama, and the subsequent capture in Arkansas paints a complex picture of criminal activity spanning multiple states. The comprehensive investigation and collaboration between state police departments led to the arrest of a dangerous individual responsible for a string of violent offenses.

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Triple murder suspect caught in Arkansas after nearly 2-day ... (ABC News)

Arkansas investigators said they apprehended the "armed and dangerous" man wanted for three murders in Oklahoma and other crimes.

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Alabama man wanted in connection with multiple killings seen in ... (KARK)

UPDATE โ€“ 5:45 PM WEDNESDAY โ€“ Officials with the Arkansas State Police say they believe Stacy Lee Drake, the man wanted in connection with killings in Oklahoma, ...

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Man accused of four murders captured in Morrilton, Arkansas (WISN Milwaukee)

Authorities are searching for a man believed to be connected to multiple homicides and carjackings in Oklahoma and has been spotted across the state line in ...

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WANTED: Alabama man accused of killing three in Oklahoma ... (4029tv)

Arkansas State Police say an armed and dangerous suspect in multiple homicides was last seen in Morrilton.

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Manhunt over for former Jimmie Hale Mission resident wanted for ... (WVTM13)

An "armed and dangerous" Birmingham man wanted for murders in Tuscaloosa and Oklahoma is in custody.

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Triple murder suspect in Oklahoma and Alabama killings ... (NBC News)

Stacy Lee Drake, 50, "was located and arrested this morning in Arkansas by the Morrilton Police Department and Arkansas State Police," according to a statement ...

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Drake is described as 5 feet 11 inches with brown hair and brown eyes weighing 185 pounds, according to state police.

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