OSBI Investigates Cheslea Girl's Death
Saturday, April 8, 2017, the Chelsea Police Department requested OSBI investigative assistance concerning the death of a 12-year-old girl. Authorities believe the girl ingested a large quantity of medication not prescribed to her. The girl's grandmother discovered she had taken the medications but failed to seek medical attention. When the girl became unresponsive while in Claremore, she was transported to Hillcrest Hospital in Claremore at approximately 2 p.m. Doctors pronounced her dead a short time later. After conducting interviews, OSBI special agents arrested the girl's grandmother, Velva Diane Patteson (1/16/1958), on one count of child neglect. Patteson was booked into the Rogers County jail. The state medical examiners office will determine the official cause of death.
Address/Location
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
6600 Harvey Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 405-879-2591