Post by JoannaL on Jul 13, 2022 5:10:28 GMT -5
Oklahoma Man Murdered Friend Who Summoned 'Bigfoot' to Kill Him
Larry Sanders (above), 53, of Ada, Oklahoma, is facing murder charges after allegedly killing a friend whom he claimed summoned Bigfoot to go after and kill him.
When Pontotoc County Sheriff’s deputies arrived Saturday afternoon, Sanders told them he and Knighten had been noodling (hand fishing) in the river when an altercation ensued during which Sanders struck and then strangled Knighten. According to deputies, although Sanders “appeared to be under the influence of something,” he insisted Knighten “summoned ‘Bigfoot’ to come and kill him,” after which the hairy beast would eat his body.
Search teams were brought in and Knighten’s body was pulled from the Canadian River Sunday afternoon.
Sheriff John Christian indicated a motive for the murder has not been determined and the matter is still under investigation.
Currently, Sanders is charged with first-degree murder and if convicted, could face the death penalty.
Sources: KTEN, July 12, 2022; WSAZ; and the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office.
