Murder Suspect Escapes From Muskogee County Jail

Law enforcement is searching for a murder suspect who broke out of the Muskogee County jail late Sunday.  

Jail administrators say Paul Newberry, 24, of Park Hill escaped with another inmate at about 10:25 p.m. by breaking out a security window, climbing up to the roof, then jumping to the ground.

Deputies say the other inmate, Raymond Noriega, 36, of Wilburton was captured a short time later in Muskogee.  He was being held on a charges of uttering a forged instrument.

Paul Newberry was arrested in late July for the murder of Keys rancher Charley Kirk, 88, during a burglary. Cherokee County authorities say Newberry confessed to the burglary and the shooting.  

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He was being held for Cherokee County in the Muskogee County jail. He is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree burglary and robbery with a firearm.

Authorities say Newberry was last seen wearing a dark long sleeve sweatshirt and gray shorts. If you see him, deputies say you should call 911 or the Muskogee County Tip Line: 918-687-1275.