Michael Bever

Mass Murderer

The Bever Family Massacre In Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Overview of the Crime

On the night of July 22, 2015, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Michael John Bever (then age 16) and his older brother Robert Bever (18) carried out a brutal familicide, murdering their parents and three younger siblings—and severely injuring a fourth sibling—before being arrested the next morning .

Details of the Attack

The massacre began around 11:30 p.m. The brothers lured their sister Crystal (age 13) into their room under false pretenses. As she was distracted, Robert slit her throat and stabbed her repeatedly; Crystal escaped but was pursued and dragged back, sustaining grave injuries . During the chaos: - Their mother, April Bever (age 44), was stabbed more than 48 times in the head, neck, torso, and arms . - Michael tricked their younger siblings—Christopher (7) and Victoria (5)—into opening locked doors by pretending he was under attack; both were fatally stabbed multiple times (Christopher: 21 stab wounds to back, chest, shoulder, lower leg; Victoria: 23 wounds to neck, chest, back, arm) . - Daniel (12) called 9-1-1 from his father's office, whispering for help, before Michael seized the phone and said “hello,” and Robert stabbed Daniel 21 times . - The father, David Bever (52), was stabbed approximately 28 times in the back, chest, and abdomen .

Victim Summary

• David Bever (father, age 52): killed by ~28 stab wounds.
• April Bever (mother, age 44): killed by 48+ stab wounds.
• Daniel Bever (brother, age 12): killed by 21 stab wounds after calling 9-1-1.
• Christopher Bever (brother, age 7): killed by 21 stab wounds.
• Victoria Bever (sister, age 5): killed by 23 stab wounds.
• Crystal Bever (sister, age 13): survived a slit throat and multiple stab wounds to the stomach and arms; critically injured.
• Autumn Bever (sister, age 2): found unharmed in her crib.

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Confirmed Victims: (5)

Victoria Bever 5 yr old Male

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