
Media release (Stillwater PD)
(STILLWATER, OK) – On Friday, April 21, 2023, detectives with Stillwater Police Dept. (SPD) made an arrest in regards to the stabbing incident that took place on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 810 S. Jardot. The victim Justin Springer, 35, of Stillwater died as a result of the stabbing.
Investigators with SPD collected information and gained probable cause that Michael Angus Bigheart, 41, of Skiatook was the suspect in this case. Investigators presented the specifics of the case to the Payne County District Attorney’s office. A first degree murder charge was filed against Bigheart and an arrest warrant was issued.
SPD Detectives were in Skiatook this morning conducting a follow-up investigation. Detectives located, arrested and transported Bigheart to SPD jail.
This case is still under investigation by SPD Criminal Investigations Division and anyone with any information is asked to contact the SPD Tipline at (405) 533-8477.
This is an arrest, not a conviction.