In the quiet landscape of Morris, Oklahoma, the life of 56-year-old Addison 'Add' Waddell, a man celebrated within the national barrel horse racing community, came to a tragic and unexpected end. Known for his kind and genuine nature, Waddell was a highly skilled horseman and a champion trainer whose presence touched the hearts of many. His story took a dark turn in the summer of 2018, leaving a community in mourning and searching for answers.
The chain of events leading to the discovery
of his death began with his disappearance on June 24, 2018. Waddell had plans to travel to North Carolina to visit family, a trip he would never complete. Concern grew when he failed to arrive at his destination. The first sign of trouble surfaced when his vehicle was discovered wrecked and abandoned in southern Okmulgee County, yet there was no trace of Addison Waddell. The Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office initiated a search for the missing man, hoping for his safe return.
The search concluded in heartbreak on July 3, 2018, when human remains were found by a landowner near Gun Club Road and 330 Road. The remains were later confirmed by the Medical Examiner's Office to be those of Addison Waddell. The investigation into his disappearance then became a homicide investigation, sending shockwaves through the close-knit equestrian world.
The investigation quickly focused on Nacole Bain, a 37-year-old woman described as a friend of Waddell's and reportedly the last person to have seen him alive. In a significant breakthrough, Bain was arrested by the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office. Following her arrest, it was reported that she confessed to shooting and killing Waddell. She was subsequently held at the Okmulgee County jail on a complaint of first-degree murder. The news of the arrest brought a somber sense of closure to some, as the community grappled with the loss of a beloved figure.
