Today, Vaughn Cannon was sentenced to Life Without Parole for the August 2023 murder of Jordan Cannon. Vaughn Cannon previously entered a plea of Guilty to the crime of Murder in the First Degree for killing his wife Jordan Cannon. On August 30, 2023, Oklahoma City Police Officers responded to the Cannon residence where they encountered Vaughn Cannon. When officers asked if his wife was okay, Vaughn Cannon indicated she was not. Officers discovered Jordan Cannon’s body in the master bedroom. Jordan Cannon had been shot in the head twelve (12) times.
At the time of the shooting, Jordan Cannon and the defendant were employed as deputies with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. The law enforcement investigation by Oklahoma City Police Department revealed Vaughn Cannon had a significant history of committing acts of domestic violence.
“Domestic violence remains pervasive in our communities. It knows no socioeconomic boundaries. Offenders come from all walks of life, all neighborhoods, and all income levels,” said District Attorney Tommy Humphries. “We must do everything we can to support survivors of domestic violence and to hold violent offenders accountable. Through support of victims, increased community education, and meaningful accountability for offenders, we can turn the tide and make our communities safer.”
At sentencing, members of Jordan Cannon’s family shared victim impact testimony. The prosecution presented video, photographic, and physical evidence collected during the investigation. Assistant District Attorney Austin Murrey argued for a sentence of Life Without Parole and after hearing argument from all parties, District Judge Paul Hesse sentenced Vaughn Cannon in accordance with the State’s request.
“Vaughn Cannon will be incarcerated for the rest of his life and our community will be safer as a result. We continue to mourn the death of Jordan Cannon and pray for her family,” Humphries said.
