John Talon Self, 27, was found dead in Bennington, Oklahoma, on November 14, 2019. His death was from gun violence, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was called to investigate what authorities described as a suspicious death.

Known locally as Cloudy Kidd, John Talon Jeffery Self was born in McAlester and lived in the Cloudy area. He spent much of his life training horses, hunting hogs with dogs, riding in the Cloudy Mountains and competing in OYRA bull riding. Family described him as a devoted son, brother and uncle.

As of the last public update, no arrests or suspect identifications have been released and the circumstances of his final moments remain unresolved. If anyone knew John, saw him around Bennington in November 2019, or has information relevant to the investigation, please come forward.