Affidavit Reveals New Information About Sweeney Murder Suspect

We now know more about what role police believe Alonzo Johnson played in the murder for hire of Tulsan Neal Sweeney.

Wednesday, May 26th 2010, 3:49 pm

By: News On 6


By Lori Fullbright, The News On 6

TULSA, OK -- We now know more about what role police believe Alonzo Johnson played in the murder for hire of Tulsan Neal Sweeney.

A newly released affidavit says Johnson is responsible for stealing the get-away vehicle that was used in the murder. It says a person who worked at the shop where the van was taken in Muskogee, admitted making copies of the keys and giving them to Johnson.

5/12/2010 Related Story: Police Make Two More Arrests In Murder Of Tulsa Businessman

The man charged with executing Sweeney was caught on tape, admitting he got the van from Johnson.

Tulsa police recovered the van after the shooting at a Tulsa apartment complex. They say phone records show Johnson was in close contact with the accused shooter and another key suspect, in the hours before the hit.

5/17/2010 Related Story: Tulsa Judge Postpones Trial For Suspect In Sweeney Murder

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