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Hays sentenced to life in prison for 2024 murder of Elk City man

Summary by KECO 96.5
Sayre, OK – A Beckham County man convicted in the 2024 shooting death of Colter Jake Vaught has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Clayton Samson Hays, 38, of Carter, received the sentence in Beckham County District Court after the judge followed the jury’s recommendation of life. Under the sentence, Hays will be eligible for parole after serving 38 years. Vaught’s mother delivered an emotional victim impact stateme…
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KECO 96.5 broke the news in on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
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