An “armed and dangerous” suspect connected to three murders and a slew of other crimes across the country is on the loose in Arkansas, according to authorities.
Stacy Lee Drake, 50, is wanted in connection with three homicides in Oklahoma, stemming from two separate carjackings, according to Arkansas State Police.
Stacy Lee Drake is seen in surveillance footage provided by the Arkansas State Police.
Courtesy of Arkansas State Police
“Drake is separately wanted on multiple felony warrants from multiple jurisdictions, with charges including aggravated robbery, carjacking, and murder,” investigators said in a statement.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation gave more details Wednesday about two of the homicides that took place in Sequoyah County. Officers discovered a man and woman dead inside a business Tuesday.
The victims’ identities were not immediately released.
Although the victims’ causes of death are still being determined by the medical examiner, Oklahoma investigators said, “both sustained injuries consistent with homicide.”
Stacy Lee Drake
Courtesy of Arkansas State Police
Drake was last seen on foot outside a motel in Morrilton, Arkansas, roughly 53 miles northwest of Little Rock, according to police. Oklahoma investigators said a car he had allegedly stolen was found in Morrilton, which is roughly 130 miles east of where the bodies were found in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, on Tuesday night.
Stacy Lee Drake is seen in surveillance footage provided by the Arkansas State Police.
Courtesy of Arkansas State Police
Drake, a Birmingham, Alabama, resident, was described as having brown hair and brown eyes, standing about 5 feet, 11 inches tall and and weighing 185 pounds, according to state police.
“Anyone who sees Drake should not approach him and should call 911 immediately,” Arkansas State Police said in a statement.
Police in Arkansas are currently on the hunt for a suspect in a triple murder case that has shocked the community. The grisly crime took place in a quiet neighborhood, leaving residents on edge and authorities scrambling to find answers.
The victims, identified as a family of three, were found brutally murdered in their home. The motive behind the killings remains unclear, but investigators believe it was a targeted attack rather than a random act of violence.
Authorities have released a description of the suspect, a male in his late 20s to early 30s, with a medium build and dark hair. He was last seen fleeing the scene in a dark-colored vehicle, possibly a sedan.
The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. In the meantime, investigators are combing through evidence and following up on leads in hopes of bringing the perpetrator to justice.
The triple murder has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community, with residents expressing fear and disbelief at the heinous crime that has taken place in their midst. Many are now taking extra precautions to ensure their own safety and the safety of their loved ones.
As the investigation continues, police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect. Anyone with information is urged to come forward and assist in bringing closure to the grieving families of the victims.
In times like these, it is important for communities to come together and support one another in the face of tragedy. The search for the suspect in this triple murder case is ongoing, and authorities are working tirelessly to bring him to justice and provide closure for all those affected by this senseless act of violence.
