Oklahoma man charged with murder after 2 killed in explosion at marijuana extraction facility
An Oklahoma man, Ryan Bassham, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after a deadly explosion at a marijuana extraction facility near Tulsa. The incident, which occurred around 1 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, resulted in the deaths of two employees, Michael Newman and Stephen Scott, and caused significant damage to surrounding businesses.
Bassham turned himself in this weekend and was released after posting a $2 million bond. Prosecutors believe the employees were unlawfully manufacturing hazardous chemicals, leading to the explosion. The facility was reportedly seeking an updated marijuana license and narcotics registration. No one else was harmed in the incident, but the explosion caused widespread damage to nearby businesses.
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