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Newly obtained police station footage reveals the disturbing priorities of Jackie and Mack Butler as they bailed out their son Jesse, who had just been arrested for raping two teenage girls. The exclusive audio and video from inside the Stillwater Police Department lobby shows parents more concerned with procedural complaints than their son's victims.
Jesse Butler, a 17-year-old Stillwater baseball player, was charged as an adult with multiple counts of rape and strangulation. Despite the severity of the charges, his bond was set at only $25,000. The case file reveals he filmed himself strangling one victim to unconsciousness for later viewing.
The Arrest That Exposed Everything
The police body camera footage shows Detective Bruce arriving at the Butler home with an arrest warrant. Jackie Butler immediately reveals someone had tipped her off, instructing her son not to answer the door until she arrived home. That someone was bondsman Candy Baker, though how Baker learned of the warrant remains unclear.
During the arrest, Jackie's primary concern wasn't her son's alleged crimes. She focused on logistics, asking about bond procedures and timeline. Her parting words to Jesse were telling: "Stay strong. Say your prayers."
Inside the Police Station Lobby
The most revealing footage comes from inside the Stillwater Police Department lobby, where cameras captured both video and audio of the Butler family's reunion. Jackie and Mack Butler arrived with Cash Baker, Candy Baker's son, to post bond.
The parents' conversation while waiting shows a family more upset about procedure than justice. Jackie complained to officers about not being notified of the arrest timing, despite her attorney's failure to return calls.
The Reunion That Says Everything
When Jesse Butler emerged from the holding area, the parents' reactions were captured in full detail. Their body language, seating positions, and immediate concerns paint a picture of a family focused on damage control rather than accountability.
The footage shows Jesse walking out after serving minimal jail time for crimes that typically result in lengthy sentences. Two victims had been willing to testify, yet prosecutors offered a plea deal that treats Butler as a youthful offender, meaning his record disappears when he turns 19.
Questions About the Investigation
Investigators missed potential evidence during the arrest. Butler emerged from his house carrying a phone, which officers didn't confiscate despite having seized his previous device. Given that suspects often document their crimes or discuss them on backup devices, this oversight raises questions about thoroughness.
The Stillwater Police Department's initial investigation was reportedly comprehensive. Their probable cause affidavit detailed evidence supporting conviction on all charges. Yet somehow this strong case resulted in a plea deal that keeps Butler off the sex offender registry.
The Deal That Defies Logic
Butler received 78 years of probation, but only until age 19 due to youthful offender status. He won't register as a sex offender. This outcome is virtually unprecedented for cases involving multiple victims willing to testify and video evidence of strangulation.
District Attorney Laura Thomas signed off on this deal despite victim objections. Judge Worthington approved it and is conveniently retiring next month. The connections between the Butler family, OSU athletics, and local power brokers suggest influence that transcends normal legal processes.
What happens during Butler's upcoming review hearing, and will more victims come forward to expose the full scope of this miscarriage of justice?
Watch the complete footage to see exactly how a family reacts when their son faces consequences for violent crimes against teenagers.
