Tulsa World: Nichols Hills doctor jailed on murder complaint in connection with 9-year-old son's death

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Nichols Hills doctor jailed on murder complaint in connection with 9-year-old son's death

Tommy Wolf shown in a 2008 photo. Tommy, 9, died Monday after an incident at his Nichols Hills home. His father, Stephen Wolf, 51, was jailed on a murder complaint in connection with his death. Photo provided.

By MICHAEL KIMBALL NewsOK.com
Published: 11/16/2009 10:51 AM
Last Modified: 11/16/2009 9:13 PM

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NICHOLS HILLS — A Nichols Hills physician was arrested on a murder complaint this morning in connection with the death of his 9-year-old son, officials said.

Stephen P. Wolf, 51, is being held without bail in the Oklahoma County jail, a jail spokeswoman said. Police Chief Richard Mask said Wolf's son Tommy, 9, died this morning shortly after officers responded to the Wolf residence near Pennsylvania Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard.

"I can't perceive it happening anywhere anytime but it does and Nichols Hills is not that much different from any other community," Mask said. "I know that sounds strange, but people are people and everyone has their problems"

There were three 911 calls. The first 911 call came about 3:55 a.m. from a neighbor, Mask said. Two more calls placed by Mary M. Wolf, Stephen's wife and Tommy's mother, came from the Wolf residence soon after.

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By MICHAEL KIMBALL NewsOK.com

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	Report Comment T.B'Ville, Bruins (11/16/2009 11:07:06 AM) The wifey or girlfriend?
	Report Comment Nim, Jenks (11/16/2009 11:10:46 AM) None of yo biness
	Report Comment Flyer, Tulsa (11/16/2009 11:28:38 AM) The Daily OK. has that it is his 9 year son.
	Report Comment Tulsa World Web Reporter, Tulsa (11/16/2009 11:29:33 AM) Just updated. Thanks
	Report Comment 2ndjoyce, BA (11/16/2009 11:33:40 AM) Where have we seen this face before?
	Report Comment ranay22, Ponca City (11/16/2009 11:40:48 AM) updated? updated to what? I used to like reading the news but geez how many babies have I read about in the past four days? no to mention the unborn in the shooting deaths/arson homicide.
	Report Comment musicman101, (11/16/2009 11:58:36 AM) it seems to me the tulsa world should've withheld publishing the name of the victim until released by the authority. it is sad that our country and state has degraded this much.
	Report Comment Jolie2, (11/16/2009 12:02:18 PM) I'm assuming that Nichols Hills is a neighborhood near or in Oklahoma City. Why isn't that made clear in the article? Not everyone is familiar with the location. It looks like Dr. Wolf may have resisted arrest, or did his son fight back? My sympathies to the family of the child. It's very tragic when a child dies but even more so if a family member is responsible. I hope there is enough evidence to prove the facts of the case clearly.
	Report Comment redbeard, Stillwater (11/16/2009 12:03:27 PM) Looks like there was a fight.He's got a gash on his head.Nothing good usually happens at 3:45 am.
	Report Comment Ric, Broken Arrow (11/16/2009 12:26:10 PM) I bet it was drinking and driving... how terrible.
	Report Comment sky, (11/16/2009 12:46:49 PM) NewsOK says that the mother was wounded trying to protect her son and is being treated at Integris Baptist.
	Report Comment nunyerbisness, Tulsa (11/16/2009 12:54:46 PM) Man. . I have a nine-year old son. . what in the world? I can't imagine much of anything my son could do that I would kill him! Sounds to me like dad was drinking probably went after mom and the son tried to get him to stop.
	Report Comment beepbeepbellie, (11/16/2009 12:56:27 PM) it said that foul play was used. so i bet the mom attacked him.
	Report Comment Arbythree, Tulsa (11/16/2009 1:04:46 PM) She had defensive wounds beepbeepbellie, so I would believe that she was attacked.
	Report Comment Wren, Tulsa (11/16/2009 1:10:12 PM) This is so tragic. What a monster.
	Report Comment believe, (11/16/2009 1:11:46 PM) Very Very Sad. My Prayers are with the Family.
	Report Comment FaithnHim, Crested Butte, (11/16/2009 1:13:02 PM) The article does say the mother was attacked when she tried to defend her son. Sounds like the guy had snapped, as a result of the law suit he was up against, and was trying to take out his whole family. Guy was probably going to try and take hiw own life afterwards. Amazing what is going on in the world today. Heartbreaking to know the children are suffering.
	Report Comment Tulsa Kayaker, Tulsa (11/16/2009 1:34:15 PM) Need more info.
	Report Comment jestergrl1, Stillwater (11/16/2009 1:36:04 PM) What in the heck could a 9 year old boy do to make a father kill him? Whether the father had legal problems is not an out to kill or hurt anyone else. This world has gone to hell in a handbasket.
	Report Comment beepbeepbellie, (11/16/2009 1:39:16 PM) arbythree- right, defensive wounds. i bet she attacked him back.
	Report Comment sky, (11/16/2009 1:40:25 PM) For anyone who "needs more info", the full 10 minute+ interview with the police chief is on KOTV's site. There is a lot of information there. Police had to disarm the suspect when they arrived at the home, he was holding a knife.
	Report Comment cowpoke82, (11/16/2009 1:42:16 PM) Jolie2 Nichols Hills is the Southern Hills equivalent in OKC.
	Report Comment ranay22, Ponca City (11/16/2009 1:43:13 PM) FaithinHim, he had a law suit on him? If so, That may be why he did snap. But I am with Tulsa Kayaker, need more info. sigh so sad!
	Report Comment okie ridgerunner, Small Country Town State Line (11/16/2009 1:46:49 PM) Just cant trust anyone any more. a doctor is supposed to save lives not take them. Oh yes and he was white and not from north Tulsa.
	Report Comment okie ridgerunner, Small Country Town State Line (11/16/2009 1:47:27 PM) My condolences to the rest of the family.

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