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Episode 17- Echoes Across the Red Dirt: Oklahoma's Unforgotten Cold Cases
Every victim deserves a thorough investigation, but some case files contain little more than a date, a name, and an unanswered question.
This week, we are shining a light on multiple cold cases that are at risk of being completely lost to time. These are the stories that don't get massive headlines because there are no dramatic twists or endless pages of evidence—just a sudden, quiet silence that left families searching for answers for decades.
Join us as we piece together the fragments of these lesser-known mysteries. By keeping their names in the conversation, we ensure they aren't forgotten. Head to our show notes below to view the official tip lines for each case.
Case 1- Terrance Yellowfish. Missing from Comanche County since June 16,1992
Investigating agency: Comanche County Sheriff’s office (580) 353-4280.
Case 2- Ina Mae Arnall. Missing from Poteau, OK since May 28, 1981.
Investigating agency: Poteau Police Department (918) 647-8620. OR OSBI Tipline 800-522-8017
Case 3- Travis Neil Baker. Missing from Guthrie, Ok since October 11,2020.
Investigating agency: OKC Police Department (405) 297-1129.
Case 4- Kathleen and Royce Henson. Missing from Tulsa, Ok since March 3, 1979.
Investigating agency: Tulsa Police Department (918)596-9143
Case 5 - Paula Phillips 10/3/1991, Donald Phillips 10/10/1991, Londa Phillips 11/22/1992, Tomarian Phillips 01/1991. Missing from Tulsa. Investigating agency: Tulsa Police Department (918) 596-9143
Case 6- Jesse Leroy Kincannon. Missing from Griggs, OK since 1990.
Investigating agency: Cimarron Sheriff’s Office (580) 544-2020
Case 7- Larry Wayne Jackson. Missing from Oklahoma City since December 22, 1992.
Investigating agency: OKC Crime Stoppers (405) 235-7300
Case 8- Bruce Wayne Jacobs. Missing from Edmond/Choctaw, OK since June 16,2020.
Investigating agency: Edmond Police Department (405) 359-4338
Case 9- Glenda Jean Peterson. Missing from Norman, OK since July 4, 1997.
Investigating agency: Norman Police Department (405) 217- 7774
Case 10- Donna Kingston. Missing from Talequah, OK since May 11,1984.
Investigating agency: Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (916) 456- 2583
Case 11- Earl Ray Williams. Murdered at Gene Adams Park in Stuart/Holdenville, OK on
July 9, 2004. Investigating agency: OSBI Cold Case Unit cold.case@osbi.ok.gov
Case 12- Tena Mashell Preast. Missing from Lawton, Ok since August 4,1991.
Investigating agency: Lawton Police Department (580) 581- 3270
Case 13- Cedric Lee Wright. Missing from Bristow, Ok since November 24, 2001.
Investigating agency: Okfuskee County Sheriff’s Office (916) 623- 1122.
Case 14- Phillip Smith & Frederick Mitchell. Missing from Guthrie, Ok since September 5,
2020. Investigating agency: OKC Police Department (405) 297-1129.
Case Resources:
https://oklahomacoldcases.org/larry-jackson/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1574992786301406/posts/1747040122430004/
https://uncovered.com/cases/earl-ray-williams-oklahoma
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/28493/details?nav
https://oklahomacoldcases.org/cedric-lee-wright/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2487213594868193/posts/3662667880656086/
https://charleyproject.org/case/frederick-edward-mitchell
https://charleyproject.org/case/phillip-martin-smith
https://oklahomacoldcases.org/terrence-yellowfish/
facebook.com/reel/1311420380978942/
https://kfor.com/news/local/sister-of-local-man-missing-for-four-months-speaks-out/
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https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/oklahomas-cold-case-files-where-is-donna-kingston
Ina Mae Arnall
Travis Neil Baker
Larry Wayne Jackson
Earl Ray Williams
Frederick Mitchell
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