Daniel Allen Moore, 48, and his wife, Rosella Sue Moore, 47, were arrested on first-degree murder charges in June 2003 following the fatal shooting of Garade Jean Girsback, 24, of Gore. Daniel Moore was to stand trial Tuesday after waiving his preliminary hearing in October 2003. He remains in custody with no bond set.
According to court records, the shooting occurred when Girsback, the mother of a two-year-old and a five-year-old, was visiting a friend on Golden Pond Road northeast of Moonshine Road northeast of Vian, at about 9 p.m. June 10. Daniel Moore reportedly went to the residence and asked to take Girsback's children with him.
The Moores, Girsback's aunt and uncle, were often allowed to take care of Girsback's children and at times for lengthy periods, according to court records. Daniel and Sue Moore allegedly went to the residence and asked for Girsback's children, but when Girsback refused, an argument resulted between Daniel Moore and Girsback, and she allegedly told him to leave. Moore refused, and reportedly pulled out a pistol and fired once, hitting Girsback in the upper chest.
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) agents found Girsback's body lying in the yard in front of the mobile home.
Following the shooting Daniel Moore ran into the woods and was located in an empty trailer near his residence, where he was arrested without incident.
Rosella Sue Moore is also charged with first-degree murder and was bound over for trial at the conclusion of her preliminary hearing in January after Special District Judge Dennis Sprouse heard witness testimony.
Rosella Moore was released on bond Jan. 8 from the Sequoyah County Jail in Sallisaw.
