Authorities are currently searching for a suspect who is considered “armed and dangerous” and is believed to be responsible for three murders and various other crimes across the United States. The search is currently centered in Arkansas.
According to the Arkansas State Police, three homicides in Oklahoma have been linked to Stacy Lee Drake, who is 50 years old. The killings are said to have occurred during two separate carjackings. Drake is currently wanted in connection with these crimes.
According to a statement from investigators, Drake is currently being sought by multiple jurisdictions for various felony warrants, including charges of aggravated robbery, carjacking, and murder.
On Wednesday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation provided additional information regarding the homicides that occurred in Sequoyah County. As per the latest report, law enforcement officers found the bodies of a man and a woman inside a business establishment on Tuesday.
The authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims.
According to Oklahoma investigators, while the medical examiner is still determining the exact causes of death of the victims, it has been confirmed that both individuals suffered injuries that are consistent with homicide.
According to authorities, Drake was spotted on foot outside a motel in Morrilton, Arkansas, located approximately 53 miles northwest of Little Rock. The car he had reportedly stolen was found in Morrilton, which is roughly 130 miles east of where the bodies were discovered in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, on Tuesday evening.
On Wednesday evening, investigators released an update indicating that the suspect had purchased camping gear and is believed to still be in the Morrilton area. It is known that the suspect had made the purchase, and all evidence points to him remaining in the vicinity.
According to state police, Drake was a resident of Birmingham, Alabama, with brown hair and brown eyes. He stood at a height of approximately 5 feet and 11 inches and weighed 185 pounds.
According to a statement released by the Arkansas State Police, it is advised to not approach Drake if spotted and instead dial 911 immediately.