David Allen Tyner, a 28-year-old former Marine who fought seven times professionally as a mixed martial artist, has surrendered himself to police in Oklahoma City, Okla., in connection with a multiple homicide on Nov. 9.
Oklahoma City police had issued a warrant for his arrest on Monday related to six murder complaints. According to the warrant obtained by FanHouse, fire investigators arrived to the grisly scene on Nov. 9 after being notified of a house fire. Upon arrival, fire personnel quickly encountered one deceased person. Upon extinguishing the fire, the other victims were discovered.
While four bodies were found at the scene, authorities say two of the victims were pregnant. All four victims were shot, and the crime scene had been intentionally set ablaze, authorities determined.
Police believe Tyner did not act alone, and he has not yet been formally charged in the case.
Oklahoma City police master sergeant Gary Knight told Fox News that they have established a relationship between Tyner and at least one of the victims, but had not yet established a motive for the crime. They also told the media that an eyewitness and the sole survivor, Jose Fernando Fierro, had identified Tyner -- known by his nickname "Hooligan" -- as a suspect.
Tyner was a two-time state wrestling champion in high school who later compiled a 6-1 record in mixed martial arts, fighting primarily in regional shows. Tyner's most high-profile match was against former UFC fighter Patrick Smith in 2007. Tyner lost by second-round TKO. According to one report, Tyner had been training to return to action soon.
The case has attracted some national attention because one pregnant victim, 22-year-old Brooke Phillips was a prostitute who appeared on HBO's "Cathouse" series.
According to reports, the other victims were Millie Barrera, 22, Jennifer Lynn Ermey, 25, and Casey M. Barrientos, 32.
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I, too, am shocked. Shocked! that this happened.
He does NOT look black in the photo. What in the world are you talking about?
Anyone who would participate in these kind of animalistic brawling has a marked lack of intelligence, and a deep, deep, character flaw.
whose trying to make him look black? you people, what the hell is that supposed to mean, clearly ur an idiot. that man is white, no matter how dark your computer screen may appear, clearly he is white.
CHUCKSTA = Slingblade MMMMMMMM... fried taters MMMMMM...........
Hmmmm a real baaadaaasssss killing women, wait till he goes to prison and becomes someone's piece of A$$
I think he will be the pitcher if there is any ass exchange in prison...
what was the motive
Chucksta probably thinks Kimbo Slice should be the sexiest man alive or maybe Mike Tython. (and yes that was spelled with the Tyson lisp)
roid rage maybe?,,,,just a thought
Chucksta was typing with his elbows.. His bad...
Tyner used his own martial arts skills designed to defend himself to kill the victims. Bad.
Damn Animal
What the hell is wrong with you people?
Tough guy uses a gun and fire. Of course that is if he is really guilty. Be interesting to see all the ties these folks have with others. Of course if its with higher ups they will make this guy the patsy, not uncommon in Oklahoma City. Hopefully the truth comes out.
obviosly its not black people that are the problem in this world idiots. its men!
they are always killing and raping! those disgusting selfish things!
First of all, how did this discussion turn to racism? Secondly, what is a moolie and why do you have to sling racial slurs? If you really are festering with so much anger and hatred that you have to vent it in an AOL comment section, I suggest you get a real therapist and spare the rest of the world your hostility.
I don't know why his race has anything to do with it, but he is Native American.
Most of the people commenting on here probley doesnt even know David (Byrd) as we all know him, but i do know him and his family and i dont believe he would ever hurt a woman at all he was a man who respected people very well and yes he is native american not white not black but like that even matters...He is a good man and i know they will find out who really killed those women and he will be set free to be with his family. Anyone who knew him knows better than to believe what the news or anything else has to say about him...Im praying for him and the victims familys...