Moore Woman to Serve More Than Nine Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl Leading to Overdose Death

Defendant Ordered to Pay More Than $18,000 in Restitution for Funeral Expenses

OKLAHOMA CITY – BETH NICHOLE CHRISTIANNA MORRIS, 34, of Moore, has been sentenced to serve 110 months in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl leading to an overdose death, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

On October 28, 2019, Norman Police Department responded to a fatal fentanyl overdose at an apartment complex in Norman. A subsequent investigation identified Morris as having sold three counterfeit “M-30” pills to the victim the day prior. The counterfeit “M-30” pills were laced with fentanyl and resulted in the victim’s fatal overdose.

On March 18, 2024, Morris was charged by Superseding Information with distribution of fentanyl. Morris pled guilty on March 27, 2024. As part of her guilty plea, Morris admitted that the fentanyl she distributed resulted in the death of the victim.

At the sentencing hearing on July 29, 2025, U.S. District Judge Joe Heaton sentenced Morris to serve 110 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release. Morris was also ordered to pay $18,690.51 in restitution to the victim’s family for funeral expenses. In announcing his sentence, Judge Heaton noted the seriousness of the offense and the need to afford adequate deterrence.

This case is the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and demonstrates the importance of the DEA’s “One Pill Can Kill” campaign. More information about “One Pill Can Kill” can be found at https://www.dea.gov/onepill. Further information about the danger associated with fentanyl distribution and use can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16O7TkhFH9k.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stephen Hoch and David McCrary prosecuted the case.

Reference is made to public filings for additional information.