Skiatook, OK — Man Arrested After Reportedly Admitting to Girlfriend’s Murder
A quiet Sunday morning in Skiatook, Oklahoma, was disrupted by a chilling and tragic development after local police arrested Chad Weathers, who allegedly confessed to fatally shooting his girlfriend, Tanya Anderson, the night before.
According to the Skiatook Police Department, the disturbing series of events began when Weathers called 911 early Sunday morning, requesting that officers come to his home. However, before dispatchers could gather more information about the nature of the emergency, Weathers abruptly hung up the call, prompting officers to respond to the scene immediately.
Upon arriving at the residence, officers were reportedly met by Weathers himself, who made a haunting statement: “I’ve got a weird one for you.” He then told officers that he had shot and killed his girlfriend on Saturday night.
Inside the home, officers discovered the lifeless body of Tanya Anderson in the bedroom. A firearm was reportedly found next to her. Investigators secured the scene and immediately took Weathers into custody. He has since been booked into the Osage County Jail on a charge of first-degree murder.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the case and process evidence from the home. An autopsy will be conducted to confirm Anderson’s exact cause of death. Police have not yet released a possible motive, and it remains unclear what led to the fatal incident. No prior history of domestic disturbances at the address has been publicly disclosed at this time.
While Weathers is now in custody, law enforcement officials are emphasizing that this is an arrest, not a conviction. The legal process will determine the final outcome, and Weathers is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The tragic news has sent shockwaves through the small community of Skiatook, where residents are grappling with the sudden and violent loss of Tanya Anderson. Friends and loved ones have begun to share condolences online, expressing disbelief and sorrow over her death.
Domestic violence advocates are also urging community members to be vigilant and to reach out for help if they or someone they know is in a dangerous situation. Resources are available for those in crisis, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
The investigation remains active. Police have not announced whether any additional charges may be filed, and court proceedings are expected to begin in the coming days.
As the community mourns, many are left asking how such a senseless tragedy could occur—and what signs, if any, could have prevented it. For now, Skiatook grieves the loss of a woman whose life ended far too soon.