Man Convicted of Murder After Claiming Self-Defense Against Bigfoot Summoning
Larry Doil Sanders was found guilty of strangling his friend to death, believing he was summoning Bigfoot.
An Oklahoma judge found Larry Doil Sanders guilty of murder on April 17. Jimmy Knighten was strangled to death in July 2022 while out fishing with Sanders.
Strange Claims and Testimony
Sanders claimed during testimony that he had seen three sasquatch-looking figures by the river while out noodling with Knighten. Witnesses for the prosecution testified that Sanders believed Knighten was trying to kill him and send his body down the river as a sacrifice to Bigfoot.
A forensic psychiatrist testified that Sanders was suffering from methamphetamine-induced psychosis and believed he was defending himself.
Legal Proceedings and Potential Sentence
After waiving a right to a jury trial, Sanders’ attorney claimed that his client had acted in self-defense. However, the judge found Sanders guilty of murder. Sanders now faces up to life in prison without parole.
Remembering the Victim
According to Knighten’s obituary, he enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and riding four-wheelers. The obituary described him as someone who "never met a stranger, and would give anyone the shirt off his back."
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