Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian found dead in truck
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The body of a Republican Oklahoma State Senate candidate who was reported missing earlier this week was found inside a truck parked in a rural area.
Senate candidate Barry Christian, 54, of Sayre, mysteriously disappeared Tuesday and was found dead two days later, his campaign said in a statement. obtained by KOCO.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Christian’s gray Ram truck was found near Highway 30 with a body inside.
FBI SAYS TRUCKER FOUND DEAD AFTER SUSPECTIVE KIDNAPPING; KEY DETAILS REMAIN UNCERTAIN
The body of Oklahoma state Senate candidate Barry Christian was found Thursday, authorities said. (Greer County Sheriff’s Office)
Due to the truck’s location next to a ravine near the Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area, recovery of the vehicle and body was reportedly delayed and initial identification of the remains was delayed.
Authorities continue to work to determine the cause of Christian’s death. OSBI did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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Christian was reported missing after failing to attend a scheduled meeting on Tuesday and was last seen driving the same truck found by authorities, according to the Harmon County Sheriff’s Office.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Barry Christian’s gray Ram truck was found near Highway 30 with a body inside. (Greer County Sheriff’s Office)
Christian’s campaign website described the 38th District candidate as the “conservative pick” for the Senate and vowed to “proudly stand with President Trump” and “fight for the traditional conservative values that make America great” if elected to office.
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Christian’s daughter Brooklyn, in a statement to the press, expressed the devastation she felt after receiving the news of her father’s death.
The streets and storefronts of Sayre, Oklahoma appear empty and quiet, reflecting the classic small-town American landscape. (iStock)
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“Please pray for our family and friends. Our world is upside down right now. We’re still unsure of everything that’s going on, so please act with kindness and treat my father’s legacy with dignity,” Brooklyn said.
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“We are extremely grateful to everyone who assisted in the search and to all media outlets who shared his information. I know many people will be devastated by his passing.”
