Preliminary Hearing Underway Muskogee Man Accused Of Killing Brother, 5 Children

Muskogee man accused of killing his brother and five children is back in court. Jarron Pridgeon walked into court on Monday for a preliminary hearing to decide if the case will go to trial.

Monday, August 9th 2021, 12:45 pm

By: Amelia Mugavero

MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma -

A Muskogee man accused of killing his brother and five children is back in court. Jarron Pridgeon walked into court on Monday for a preliminary hearing to decide if the case will go to trial.

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Pridgeon is charged with six counts of first-degree murder and shooting with intent to kill. District Attorney Orville Loge has called this the biggest murder case in Muskogee history and on his career. However, the media was not allowed into the courtroom. According to judge, Bret Smith, the hearing is closed because the testimony is being used for another hearing involving the mother, Brittany Anderson, and DHS.

News on 6’s Amelia Mugavero will have more answers for you tonight at 6.

Amelia Mugavero

Amelia Mugavero is a multi-media journalist for Oklahoma’s Own News On 6. Amelia was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Amelia attended the University of Oklahoma for two semesters, and then relocated to the Midwest to attend the University of Illino