Suspect in the disappearance of Peggy Sweeten found dead in Weslaco
WESLACO, Texas – A former Oklahoma man who was a suspect in the 25-year disappearance of a Grove woman took his life, Texas authorities confirmed o...
WESLACO, Texas – A former Oklahoma man who was a suspect in the 25-year disappearance of a Grove woman took his life, Texas authorities confirmed on Thursday. James Lee Sweeten, 79, died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Thursday, said Mark Wall, Delaware County Cold Case detective. He was considered by Delaware County authorities as a 'person of interest' in the disappearance and presumed death of his first wife Peggy A. Sweeten. Wall said Jim Sweeten called Weslaco, Texas police threatening to harm himself.