FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 2PM ON 09/12/2023 AT OCSO TRAINING CENTER
900 St. Paul, Pawhuska, Ok 74056
Osage County Sheriff’s Office Responds to District Attorney Mike Fisher’s Comments.
[Pawhuska, Ok.] – [09/11/2023] – The Osage County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is issuing this press release in response to the recent comments made by District Attorney Mike Fisher during a press conference regarding the disappearance of Cynthia Dawn Kinney.
The OCSO would like to clarify several points in order to provide accurate information about the ongoing investigation:
Collaboration with Law Enforcement Agencies: The OCSO has actively engaged with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) at various points during the course of this cold case investigation. Contrary to the statements made by District Attorney Fisher, the OCSO has had two meetings with both agencies to share information and work collaboratively. Despite this, there has been no further communication from the OSBI regarding the investigation. The OCSO remains committed to cooperating fully with the OSBI and other law enforcement agencies in pursuit of justice for Cynthia Kinney.
Contact with District Attorney Fisher: It is important to note that District Attorney Fisher has not reached out to the OCSO to discuss the details or developments of this investigation. Therefore, his comments regarding the case are based on incomplete information and do not accurately represent the OCSO’s efforts or the progress made. District Attorney Fisher attempted to derail the investigation by contacting the prison where Dennis Rader (BTK) is held in an attempt to halt further interviews between Dennis Rader and our Investigators.
Victim’s Families: The OCSO understands the pain and grief experienced by the families of the victims, including the Kinney family. Our primary focus is on finding the truth and bringing closure to the families affected by these crimes. Any actions or statements that may cause further distress to the victims’ families are deeply regrettable and contradict our commitment to compassion and professionalism.
The OCSO remains dedicated to the pursuit of justice in the disappearance of Cynthia Dawn Kinney. We will continue to work diligently with all relevant agencies, including the OSBI, the KBI, and federal authorities, to solve this case. It is our hope that by conducting a thorough investigation, we can bring answers to the Kinney family and provide closure for them and the community.
We also look forward to providing updates into our investigation during this Press Conference.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 2PM ON 09/12/2023 AT OCSO TRAINING CENTER
For media inquiries, please contact:
Gary Upton
Undersheriff
918-332-8891
gupton@ocso.net