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Convicted killer recommended for parole
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Lloyd Kennedy
Olen Kennedy
Lloyd W. Kennedy and his brother, Olen, were convicted Sept. 13, 1973, of the death of Ted Haggard, 65, a service station operator in Sallisaw. Haggard’s remains were found Dec. 4, 1972, near Dwight Mission. One witness testified that Haggard was not at his service station east of Sallisaw when they stopped to buy gasoline on Dec. 4, which was unusual, and another witness driving to Sallisaw from Marble City said a man believed to be Haggard ran in front of their vehicle and asked for help, telling the driver that “They are trying to kill me.” A man armed with a shotgun dragged the man away and told the driver the old man was drunk.
The Kennedys were reported to have returned to the scene of the crime as law enforcement agents were investigating, and were driving a green and white pickup truck identified by witnesses as the truck driven by those who were beating the old man.
Lloyd Kennedy was arrested that night and Olen Kennedy was arrested Dec. 5, 1972.
After the two were found guilty in Sequoyah County District Court, they were sentenced Sept. 15, 1973, to life in prison, and were accepted into the state prison system on March 26, 1974.
Olen Kennedy died in prison last year at the age of 70. Lloyd Kennedy, now age 68, was recommended for parole at the Pardon and Parole Board’s hearing in August, and the parole recommendation was sent to the governor for his signature.
Kyle Waters, Sequoyah County assistant district attorney, said his office strongly opposed the parole recommendation, and said others opposed to Kennedy’s parole may contact the governor’s office by calling (405) 521-2342 or by filling out the e-mail form on the governor’s Web site.
Waters said the district attorney’s office did not believe Lloyd Kennedy should be released after receiving a life sentence. He added that although the parole board made their recommendation at their August meeting, the recommendation for parole will be considered by the governor this month.
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« anonymous wrote on Friday, Oct 30 at 03:13 PM »
They both should have been dead a long time ago. They should have received the death penalty instead of living off the taxpayers all of these years. There is no rehabilitation for mean, evil people. The parole board would see things a little different if it had happened to a member of their family but it didnt so they really dont give a crap. In our society you would get into more trouble for kicking a dog than you would for murdering someone. We have no one to blame but ourselves for letting it get to this point.
« shakybearpaw wrote on Thursday, Oct 29 at 03:08 PM »
To rehabilitate: return one to there former self. If one was never habilitated what would you return him to? Call the Governors Office and stop blaming the DA. Read the article, it was the Probation and Parole that is giving him the ok to get out. It was the DA that went to OKC to argue against him going free. You can't say he has done his time when the sentence given him was life.This guy sounds more than living with his evil deed whle being behind bars. There he can also wait to see his maker. Call the Governors Office!!!
« anonymous wrote on Thursday, Oct 29 at 03:08 PM »
how has he done his time when his time is life he has done his time when he is dead so let him die in there like he should in a cold dark 8 by 10 cell all alone that is what he coming to him and yes that familt is beyond nuts i know this for a fact they all should be right there with him
« anonymous wrote on Thursday, Oct 29 at 02:16 PM »
Well I know one thing the justice system sucks big time , I lost a loved one and he was shot and killed in his on family's home by his friend supposed to be friend and they let him out free and clear and this person taunts and thinks he can do anything and I feel the same way that he should have went to jail but he didn't lots of money bought his freedom (he walked out got a gun walked back into the home and shot him he had a choice to leave but he chose to kill sounds like premeditated to me not self defense he will face his maker when he stands infront of our good lord and as far as this grandfather, dad he never got to see his grandkids grow up and this is all because our justice system let a murder go free, so if they let him go don't be suprised !!!!! Good ole justice system .
« anonymous wrote on Thursday, Oct 29 at 10:30 AM »
Well yeah it is wrong what they did and yes they should stay in prison but I feel that they have to live with their deal the rest of their life , and the family is not no more nuts then alot of people around this county , Hell they are letting child rapist go with probation and fines this Kyle Waters should be ashamed of his self he kinda has is thinking alittle wrong on who should stay in jail and who should be turned lose , I say let the man out he has served his time besides he will get what is coming to him when he faces God , or one of the family members , it aint our problem it is his to deal with he is old and we pay for the prisons to take care of these people anyway and also he has been in there so long he knows no other life but that look at the man they let out for shooting his wife and what did he do turned around and killed his father he was only in for about 10 or 11 years WOW .
« anonymous wrote on Thursday, Oct 29 at 08:31 AM »
what i have done or anyone else has done dont compare to what he and his brother did what they did was beyond extreme and he should rot for it this man should have no rights and im sure he has it made where he is which is wrong he should have nothing not even in there let them rot
« fun4all wrote on Thursday, Oct 29 at 02:30 AM »
This man didn't think to give the victim a 2nd chance in life but made it a point to chase him down and shoot him, then dump his body in a well. So don't put the religous guilt on his family, friends, and neighbors. Let him sit behind the bars until his last breath.If you feel that sorry for him, why don't you take his place in prison?
« fun4all wrote on Thursday, Oct 29 at 02:21 AM »
I disagree with your feelings and comments piratedad. I was at the trial of these two men and heard every witness testimony. If the victim would have been one of your loved ones killed in a brutal way, do you really think you could forgive the killer? I think not! Let him and all murders die and rot in prison.
« BLckdiamond wrote on Wednesday, Oct 28 at 05:56 PM »
these fellows should be kept in prison, they both were given life and life is what they should spend! they robed and killed mr. haggard and tried to hide in in a hand dug well at pin hook corner. if they get out they will have to go on the welfare ,so lets just house them and keep a roof over their heads down at mcalester!
« shakybearpaw wrote on Wednesday, Oct 28 at 05:51 PM »
This is simply amazing. I don't know if alot of people remember this case. If you do you should be darn right pissed off that the chance of this guy getting out of prison. Yes he may be 68, but what type of mental shape is he in. It's never been reported the he has shown any remorse for this crime. Even if he did, what was done to the victim should warrant he stay in prison for the rest of his life. I satnd by the District Attorney and their efforts to keep this guy in priosn. I urge that you call in your support and maybe, just maybe he will remain whwere he belongs.
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