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Jaydee Watts: Oklahoma woman charged over her 72-year-old mother's suicide tells police she hated 'being a 24-7 caregiver'

Detectives allege that Jaydee Watts intentionally provided her mother with a firearm, ultimately leading to Lynda Watts taking her own life

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: An Oklahoma woman, Jaydee Watts, 44, has been accused by police of playing a role in her 72-year-old mother's suicide, which took place on September 10.

Lynda Watts, suffering from dementia, was under the care of her daughter, who now faces serious charges related to the tragic event.

Oklahoma City police arrested Jaydee following an intensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding her mother's death. Detectives allege that Jaydee intentionally provided her mother with a firearm, ultimately leading to the elderly woman taking her own life.

The revelation came through a news alert from the Oklahoma City Police Department on Tuesday afternoon, November 21.

Jaydee Watts was apparently 'tired' of taking care of her mother Lynda Watts

Disturbing details emerged as investigators obtained Ring camera footage from inside the home. The footage allegedly captured Jaydee Watts verbally berating her mother, referring to her as a toddler, and issuing threats such as "take your pill or choke on it and die," according to reports by KOCO News.

The video reportedly showed Jaydee leaving her mother's bedroom only to return with a handgun, demonstrating its usage and instructing Lynda to "do with it what you will."

Subsequently, Jaydee exited the room again, re-entering with a drill, announcing her intention to lock her mother inside the bedroom. Tragically, Lynda fired two shots, ending her own life.

"(Jaydee) suggested that she take her own life, very sadly she did," remarked Oklahoma City Police MSGT Dillon Quirk.

After the incident, Jaydee contacted a hospice worker, revealing that her mother had shot herself with the gun she had provided. The employee promptly reported the incident to the police, leading to detectives discovering Lynda dead inside the home.

During the police interview, Jaydee reportedly expressed the challenges of being a 24/7 caregiver, stating, "It sucks being a 24-7 caregiver."

Later, a warrant was issued for her arrest, and she was charged with felony murder in the second degree by caretaker abuse and kidnapping.

According to the New York Post, Jaydee turned herself in and was booked on a $1 million bond before being bonded out. The tragic incident occurred just a week before Lynda's 73rd birthday, leaving a community in shock and social media flooded with reactions.

Internet reacts to Jaydee Watts' alleged hand in her mother Lynda Watts' suicide

Soon after the news of Jaydee Watts' arrest surfaced, netizens took to social media to voice their opinions on the tragic incident. 

One said, "Deserves to be behind bars," while another noted, "Just couldn't be bothered to keep looking after her.... jeez." 

"A truly bad child. Please pray for the mother," wrote a person, someone else prayed, "God be with her mothers soul."