BENNIE FRANK WITHROW IV | Aryan Brotherhood Member Sentenced To Life, Plus 10 Years For Retaliation Murder After Federal Trial Conviction | Kills Tulsa Man Over Methamphetamine | Autographed Letter, Signed

Bennie Withrow. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Houston, TX. October 23, 2024. Content unknown. SEALED.

Bennie Frank Withrow: Overview and Criminal Case

Background Information

Bennie Frank Withrow IV is a 38-year-old member of the Universal Aryan Brotherhood (UAB), a white supremacist gang based in Oklahoma prisons. His criminal history includes multiple drug-related offenses, and he has served time in prison since at least 2005. Prior to the events leading to his recent conviction, Withrow was released from prison in May 2021 but was sent back after violating probation terms related to a previous drug distribution case.

The Crime

In December 2021, Withrow was involved in the murder of Dustin Tucker, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. The incident stemmed from Tucker’s involvement with drugs and his subsequent cooperation with law enforcement. Tucker and his girlfriend had purchased methamphetamine from a dealer connected to the UAB. After being stopped by police during a traffic stop where drugs were found, Tucker’s girlfriend attempted to warn the dealer about police activity.

Upon learning of this situation from Tucker’s girlfriend, Withrow took retaliatory action against Tucker. On December 9, 2021, while en route to a casino with Tucker and another friend, Withrow suggested they pull over under the pretense of using drugs. Once they were out of the vehicle, Withrow shot Tucker multiple times and left him to die in a field.

Investigation and Trial

Tucker’s body was discovered several days later on December 20, 2021, in Osage County on tribal land. Following an investigation that involved multiple law enforcement agencies including the FBI and local police departments, Withrow was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and firearm-related offenses.

During his trial held in July 2023, evidence presented included testimonies that indicated Withrow had bragged about killing Tucker to others. A federal jury deliberated for approximately eight hours before finding him guilty of first-degree murder in Indian Country as well as discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.

Sentencing

On April 5, 2024, U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell sentenced Bennie Frank Withrow IV to life imprisonment plus an additional ten years for his crimes. He will also face five years of supervised release following his prison term.

Withrow’s case is part of broader efforts under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which aims to reduce violent crime through community engagement and strategic law enforcement initiatives.

Conclusion

Bennie Frank Withrow IV’s actions reflect not only individual criminal behavior but also highlight issues related to gang violence and drug-related crimes within communities. His sentencing serves as an example of federal efforts to combat such violence effectively.

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