Alabama Man Accused of Killings in 2 States Enters Not Guilty Pleas to Oklahoma Murder Charges

Published on June 25, 2024

SALLISAW, Okla.—An Alabama man accused in a string of killings in Oklahoma and Alabama has pleaded not guilty to two Oklahoma killings. The pleas were entered on behalf of Stacy Lee Drake, 50, during a Monday court appearance, KHBS-TV reported. He faces two charges of enhanced murder. Mr. Drake has has until Aug. 7 in the Oklahoma case to find a lawyer to represent him, or a public defender will be appointed for him, KHBS reported. Relatives and friends of the victims packed the courtroom where Mr. Drake appeared. Mr. Drake was apprehended Thursday in a wooded area in the Morrilton, Arkansas, area after a search that spanned multiple southern states, Arkansas State Police said....

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