In a quiet neighborhood in Oklahoma City, a family dispute turned deadly, leaving a man dead and his sister-in-law facing a murder charge. On August 23, 2017, 43-year-old Terry Roberts, a Caucasian male, was found shot to death at the bottom of the stairs in his home near Southeast 15th Street and I-35. Authorities were called to the scene following a report of a shooting and discovered Roberts with trauma consistent with a homicide.
The investigation into the shooting quickly focused on
a family member who was present at the residence. Roberts' sister-in-law, Brandy Norton, was arrested at the scene and later charged in connection with his death. Investigators believe an altercation between Roberts and Norton escalated, leading to the fatal shooting. While the specific motive for the killing was not immediately released, reports suggested that ongoing tensions within the family may have been a contributing factor. The tragic incident left behind Roberts' two young children.
The Oklahoma City Police Department handled the investigation, which brought the issue of domestic and familial violence to the forefront of the community. The case serves as a stark reminder of how quickly disputes within a family can escalate to a tragic and irreversible outcome. Brandy Norton was booked into jail on a complaint of first-degree murder as the legal process to address the death of Terry Roberts began.
