Christian Costello, 26, was arrested on a murder complaint in connection with the death of Labor Commissioner Mark Costello.
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Mark Costello’s son, Christian Costello, was arrested for his father’s bloody murder on Sunday.
“Mark was trying to do the right thing to help his son, Christian, because of his mental health issues”.
He told the affiliate that the two men circled the building a few times before he attacker stabbed Costello in the head. They attempted CPR and wound compression, but Costello was pronounced dead upon arrival at OU Medical Center.
The horrific scene unfolded in front of Costello’s wife, Cathy, who was in the parking lot and tried to stop Christian, cops said.
Homicide detectives interviewed at least 17 witnesses, all of whom said they saw Christian Costello stabbing the victim, according to a police affidavit filed late Monday.
Governor Mary Fallin tweeted, “I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Mark Costello’s tragic death last night. Mark was a tremendously dedicated public servant and an honorable man. We pray for his family as they struggle with this profound heartbreak and very personal pain”. Reportedly, Cindy Costello, Mark Costello’s wife and Christian Costello’s mother, was also at the restaurant at the time of the attack.
She said it was great to see her childhood friend rise in prominence over the years in state government, something she said he always dreamed about doing.
Once inside, Christian attacked his father. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this unimaginably hard time”.
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In a plea discount over a 2012 driving underneath the affect of medicine cost, Christian Costello disclosed that he had as soon as been confined for 3 months so he might be handled for psychological sickness and that he was taking temper stabilizers, in accordance with courtroom data obtained by The Related Press. “I am praying for his family, friends and staff”.
“Mark was passionate about our nation, conservative fiscal principles, and the people of our state”, Lankford said. Matt Pinnell, the state’s Republican National Committee director, told The Oklahoman Costello had previously been successful in the telecommunications business, “reached a level of financial independence and wanted to give something back” through public service.
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“Our hearts ache as an agency for this tragic event”, said Jim Marshall, the Labor Department’s chief of staff.
