OSBI MAKES ARREST IN MAJOR COUNTY MURDER FOR HIRE PLOT 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 16, 2019
MAJOR COUNTY, Okla. – A 25-year-old suspect is in custody after authorities uncovered a murder for hire plot. On July 10, the Major County Sheriff’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) assist with the investigation involving Kandi Neilson. Neilson attempted to hire a hitman to kill her estranged wife and her estranged wife’s new boyfriend. OSBI agents, with assistance from the Major County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Neilson on July 12.
Neilson is facing a charge of Solicitation of First Degree Murder. She was booked in the Major County Jail and was denied bond.
Neilson’s booking photo is attached.
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Address/Location
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
6600 Harvey Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 405-879-2591
