Osage County Sheriff's Office Investigates After Husband, Wife Found Dead In Barn

The Osage County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a husband and wife were found dead inside a barn near Prue. in an apparent murder-suicide.

Thursday, January 16th 2020, 1:42 pm

By: Amy Slanchik

Osage County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a man and woman were found dead near Prue.

Investigators said a husband and wife were found dead inside a barn two days ago. Deputies said the man shot his wife then called 911 to report he found a body.

They said he was later found dead nearby.

Investigators said they believe the couple had issues in their marriage. No names have been released, but we're told next of kin has been notified.

Amy Slanchik

Amy Slanchik is passionate about storytelling. She joined the News On 6 team in May of 2016 after spending almost two years in Fort Smith, Ark. She is a proud University of Oklahoma graduate.

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