Name Of Woman Released In Domestic Dispute Homicide

Kennie Sue Mitchell had a permanent protective order against her husband, who was arrested for her murder.

Wednesday, April 25th 2012, 2:46 pm

By: News On 6


Tulsa Police have released the identity of a woman who was found dead after a domestic dispute last week.

Kennie Sue Mitchell, 50, was dead when police arrived at her home in the 11000 block of East 28th at about 7:30 a.m. Friday.

Mitchell's husband, Joseph Aaron Mitchell, 47, is in jail on a first-degree murder complaint and is awaiting arraignment.

4/20/2012 Related Story:Tulsa Police: 'Significant Amount Of Carnage' In Domestic Dispute Death

Kennie Sue Mitchell had a permanent protective order against her husband.

Officers said there were signs of a domestic struggle at the scene, and Joseph Mitchell was covered in blood but barely injured.

"[There was] a significant amount of blood and a significant amount of carnage in the home to indicate a struggle has occurred inside," homicide detective Sgt. Dave Walker said.

Joseph Mitchell is an ex-convict with a prior record of drug possession, illegal possession of a firearm and two DUIs.

A Facebook profile attributed to Joseph Mitchell says he has been "happily married for 11 years" to Kennie Sue.

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