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Charges filed against woman accused of murdering another woman

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TULSA — A woman accused of murdering another woman and trying to get rid of her body was charged in a Tulsa County courtroom Tuesday.

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Jessica Lavon McBride was charged for first-degree murder and first-degree arson.

According to a police report, McBride told others that she choked and killed a woman, identified as Tracy Russell, 49, in a home in the 4900 block of Johnstown Avenue.

McBride allegedly strangled Russell, then left the residence, but then asked someone for a ride back to the home, so she could dispose of the body, officers said.

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