In the small community of Antlers, Oklahoma, Gene Cole, a 52-year-old Caucasian male, met a violent and untimely end on April 15, 2014. The tragic events unfolded on a piece of property belonging to his own uncle, Henry Cole, who was 69 years old at the time. It was the elder Cole who placed a call to 911, reporting the grim discovery of his nephew's body.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was called in to unravel the circumstances surrounding Gene Cole's death.
Their investigation soon revealed that he had died from a shotgun wound to his neck. As agents delved deeper into the case, a disturbing family dynamic began to emerge. Investigators learned that just a week before the fatal incident, Henry Cole had allegedly made statements indicating that his nephew, Gene, was no longer welcome on his property.
The investigation culminated in a search of Henry Cole's residence, where law enforcement officials discovered two shotguns. Forensic analysis later confirmed that one of these weapons was the one used to end Gene Cole's life. Based on the evidence gathered, including the prior statements and the murder weapon, Henry Cole was arrested. He was subsequently charged with first-degree murder and booked into the Pushmataha County jail, leaving the community to grapple with a tragedy that pitted uncle against nephew.
