OSBI: Noodling Confrontation Leads To Homicide In Pontotoc County

According to the OSBI, Larry Sanders and Jimmy Knighten were noodling on the river on July 9. Knighten and Sanders had a confrontation and Sanders ended up striking and then strangling Knighten.

Monday, July 11th 2022, 4:02 pm

By: News 9


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The OSBI has arrested one man in connection with a homicide on the South Canadian River.

According to the OSBI, Larry Sanders and Jimmy Knighten were noodling on the river on July 9. Knighten and Sanders had a confrontation and Sanders ended up striking and then strangling Knighten.

Knighten's body was found on July 10 during a search by Pontotoc and Seminole County deputies.

The medical examiner was able to determine the cause of death.

Sanders in being held at the Pontotoc County Jail on a complaint of murder in the first degree.

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