Girl Scouts Lori Farmer, Michelle Guse, and Doris Milner were between the ages of 8 and 10 when they were brutally raped and murdered at Oklahoma's Camp Scott on June 13, 1977. Mystery Remains; Mullendore Death Unsolved, In the Matter of Kathleen Boren Mullendore and Katsy Mullendore Mecom, Executrix of the Estate Of Eugene C. Mullendore, Deceased, Debtors. Forty years ago this month, Oklahoma suffered one of its most horrific murder scenes near the small town of Locust Grove. All microfilm is available for viewing, free of charge, at the Research Center. In 1989, the OSBI submitted a sample to the FBI lab for testing. The first car pulled from the lake was a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro [], Posted: September 18th, 2013 under Rediscovered Crime News. Privacy Policy | Terms | Contact | Sitemap True Crime Historian Blog, Celebrated Criminal Cases of America, 1830-1910, Mug Shot Monday! "You know, for a few years I would go to the cemetery," she said. Chapter 2: The largest manhunt in Oklahoma history kicks off in pursuit of two-time prison escapee Gene Leroy Hart, who, despite being charged with the murders, has a growing number of supporters. They each were shot more than 10 times on a rural lover's lane in west Norman's 10-Mile Flats. The unique aspects of his life of crime is that between 1970 and 1983, Horton repeatedly was able to wiggle out of many serious rape and molestation charges against him by lenient judges and high priced [], Posted: February 16th, 2015 under Mug Shot Monday. Bye bye fools. He was a Tahlequah, Oklahoma plumber and operator of a night club, called The Library Club, in 1971 when he was the chief suspect in the theft of a pick-up truck from a used car-lot. He died shortly after his acquittal of an apparent heart attack. One of the Kiowa counselors, a young woman named Dee Elder, comforted Denise. During the day, the three girls had all participated in camp activities and written letters home to their families. Immediately, the news of the brutal murders of the three little girls spread like wildfire. After searching the caves, investigators found grocery items, newspapers from the same edition of the Tulsa World, two photographs, and duct tape matching the kind found on the girls' bodies. Nearly 45 years ago, three Girl Scouts were brutally murdered at camp. November 21, 1986: 1: Oklahoma, USA: Sahib Lateef AL . When she approached, she realized it was three sleeping bags sprawled across the ground. They noted that the flashlight had newspaper stuffed inside it to keep the batteries from rattling. Predictably, this information sparked controversy. There was no camp counselor in the tent with the girls that night. Tags: Execution, Oklahoma, The 1977 murders of three girl scouts at Camp Scott near Locust Grove, Oklahoma, is, in my opinion, one of the most horrific and fear inducing unsolved cases in American history. There, he would brutally rape and sodomize the two women. Sheryl Benham and Sloan disappeared after they attended a fraternity party May 9, 1970, at the University of Oklahoma. The data in the crime reports is derived from the annual Uniform Crime Reports issued by the FBI until 2020, at which time the FBI stopped releasing the annual reports in favor of its own electronic search engine. He said cigarettes at the crime scene showed someone with O-positive type blood was there. When he approached the body, Anderson said he was shot once in the shoulder, but then returned gunfire on two fleeing men. The parents were tied and shot with a rifle Collins stole from their home a week earlier. I think it hit all of them pretty hard," said Wilson, OSBI investigator. A shoeprint was found in the blood on the floor. Thank you! Though the witness would later redact their statement, and the theory was widely discredited by authorities, it wasnt entirely unbelievable. The cover of "Facing September," a murder mystery based on the case of Kelly Lynn Albright's murder. In fact, it wasnt until his fourth burglary, at the home of a Tulsa police officer, that his crimes came to light. From the darkness, behind Tents One and Two, Wilhite heard a "low, guttural sound" or a moaning coming from the woods. In April 1977, just two months before the murders, a training session for camp counselors was held at Camp Scott. K. However, the weekend ended prematurely when a counselor's cabin was ransacked and a disturbing note was discovered in an empty box of doughnuts. Chester, [], Posted: July 1st, 2013 under Feature Stories. Robbery appeared to be the motive. The best hidden gems and little known destinations - straight to your inbox. Others denied clemency Friday include Stacey Lamont Edwards, the "Draper Raper," given six sentences totaling 915 years for a series of Oklahoma County abductions and rapes in 1980; Ronald Litterell, serving two life sentences for the fatal stabbing of Patricia Henderson, 26, and her daughter Melanie, 7, in Oklahoma City in 1970. It was the first night of Girl Scout camp when 3 young girls were killed and sexually molested. We have many He was a Tahlequah, Oklahoma plumber and operator of a night club, called "The Library Club," in 1971 when he was the chief suspect in the theft of a pick-up truck from a used car-lot. Further proof was a note written on a cave wall: The killer was here. 2013], where you will discover forgotten crimes and criminals lost to history. We promise to never spam you. Tags: 1920s, 1930s, Murder, Oklahoma, William Tyson Horton was a serial rapist and child molester from Oklahoma City who operated between 1970 and 2010. Four days after Kelly Lynn Albright disappeared from her family's home, she was found dead in a field. Meanwhile, as the girls were winding down for the evening and the first day of camp was ending, a counselor in the Comanche Unit stared out into the night. Testimony revealed Hart was a suspect early on. Police are retesting unknown DNA that was found at the crime scene. When she isn't exploring Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beaches of California. As their search expanded, police found more duct tape along with groceries, photographs, and newspapers in a nearby cave. "It was the boogeyman story," said Andrea Fielding, the Director of Forensic Science Services at the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. had a $15 million life insurance policy on him, with his wife as the beneficiary. To the naked eye, a passerby may never notice the caves located near Camp Scott. Antypas was murdered on 8 March 1907 by unknown persons who were hired to kill him. Hart was well-known to locals as a stellar athlete and football player. The police made a number of mistakes in the investigation including disturbing the crime scene before physical evidence could be gathered and allowing E.C. The Greatest Rock Stars Who Died Before 30. Though Hart promptly returned to the state penitentiary in McAlister, Oklahoma to serve the remainder of his 305-year prison sentence. Around 1:30 am, multiple people heard moaning sounds coming from the direction of Tent #8. Todays mug shot belongs to Tulsa bank robber Coney Coffey. Following his conviction, Hart had escaped from jail but was believed to still be in the area when the murders took place. The girls were all staying in tent #8 in the camps "Kiowa" unit the most remote tent at the summer camp (a fourth girl was set to join the three campers in tent #8 the next day). Benham was nude. September 18th 2017, 7:09 PM PDT. Murderpedia has thousands of hours of work behind it. "We believe Lori and Michele were probably, most likely killed in the tent and that Denise was either carried or made to walk to the location where the bodies were found," Fielding said. slumped on a couch and bleeding. To keep creating After decades of work and advanced technology, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is ready to close the case. Her cheating husband was not home at the time and saw her body through a window, before entering the home. Upon arrival, investigators were faced with a gruesome scene. Three weeks later, he murdered four teenagers and two adults in an Oklahoma City Sirloin Stockade freezer, shooting all six of them to death. In the days following the murders, the investigation would lead authorities to various locations, including several nearby caves and a recently burglarized ranch. Decades later, local residents are still aghast at the details about the Oklahoma Girl Scout murders. Then, the campers tents proceeded in a semi-circle away from the Counselors, ending with Tent #8 the victims tent, which was over 80 yards from the Counselors Tent. As with any camp, the first nights are always loud. Please refer to our. The Pardon and Parole Board voted unanimously against recommending parole for Bobby Collins, 37, who killed a Woodward County couple and their two young children in 1975. Name: Date: Victims: Location : A: Glen Burton AKE. That evening around 7 pm, the three girls sought shelter from a thunderstorm in Tent #8, known as Camp Kiowa. The Tents where the Girl Scouts stayed were fanned out around the counselor's quarters in order to keep an eye on the girls, but Tent #8 was the furthest away and almost impossible to see at night. Anyone could get in. While in prison, he contracted tuberculosis. Justice has been arrested more than a dozen times and was said to have been evasive when he was questioned about the murders. At about 6 a.m., a camp counselor was walking along a trail to the shower when she discovered their bodies on the side of the trail. You never know, you might be able to help classify these cases as solved, once and for all. Their bodies were then left on a trail leading to the campsite's showers, about 150 yards (140 meters) from their tent. It is important to note that both of the victims wore eyeglasses. However, at the last minute, her friends backed out and Denise reluctantly went alone to camp. Their bodies were found approximately 150 yards from Tent #8. KANSAS: In 1970, 12-year-old Kelly Lynn Albright went missing and was found dead in a field in Reno County. The charge was later dropped. Who loves looking back at the Sooner State and taking a trip down memory lane? After decades . The unsolved Girl Scout murders remain one of the state's most disturbing cases. He said that he rushed downstairs and found E.C. Tags: 1970s, Oklahoma, Psychopath, Sex Crimes, This unfortunate face belongs to Nathan Jerry Ellis, killer and rapist. Oklahoma City sister station KOCO looked inside the case into exclusive files and interviews. Tags: 1930s, Execution, Filicide, Murder, Oklahoma, The supposedly occult powers of Prince Yogi, otherwise known as James Rollett, were not sufficient to keep the Yogi out of jail, nor once behind the bars, allay his apprehension about the future he is supposed to read like a book. William T. Horton, 1946-2011, Mug Shot Monday: Nathan Jerry Ellis, 1956-1986, Mug Shot Monday! Crying, he expressed remorse for killing his wife. Witnesses said he acted strangely. Mrs. Freeman's body was found in the mobile home but Mr. Freeman and the 2 girls were not found. The Amendment is a film based on the October 15, 1979 murder of his parents, Dr. Richard Douglass, Marilyn Sue Douglass, and the attempted murders of Brooks and his sister Leslie. Thank you very much in advance. Benham was nude. Featured below are 14 mesmerizing photos in Oklahoma during the 1970s that showcase some memories during this decade. Then, Wilhite and fellow counselor Dee Elder walked over to the Tent Six to get the girls to quiet down. Please follow us on Facebook, for updates. 1925 - Tilghman's murder highlights certain problem areas for lawmen at the time - little coordination between agencies, communication difficulties between officers, and lack of a state entity which possessed statewide jurisdiction. History of the FBI's Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Field Office. George Darnell, Captured 1931, Mug Shot Monday! 'Gotham Knights' kills Batman and replaces him with moody teens, This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake. It was a favorite spot for Girl Scouts to gather and make new friends and create childhood memories. If not, who do you think murdered the girls? Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox! The girls were ages 8, 9 and 10 and were murdered sometime between 2-4 a.m. Tags: Oklahoma, Serial Killer, Spree Killer, Wife Killer, Criminal Cases of America70 Vintage True Crime Stories by Thomas Duke, 1910, All Rights Reserved. That November, Crowe left [], Posted: March 30th, 2015 under Mug Shot Monday. Just a few months later, he was released on parole. LEXINGTON - Two men whose death sentences for separate murders in the 1970s were later modified to life imprisonment were shown no leniency Friday by state parole officials. Tags: 1930s, Murder, Oklahoma, This is Rex Brinlee Jr. Within months of the murders, Stevens was arrested on similar rape and kidnapping charges. It also had tape over the lens to dull the light. [4] In 1972, a bankruptcy plan was approved to pay off part of the ranch's debt and refinance the rest, including using $5 million of the insurance proceeds and selling off livestock and other ranch property. At least three other suspects were interviewed. "This case has boxes and boxes and boxes of files and interviews of all the people that they looked at," said Fielding of the OSBI. Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. Suddenly, the light flooded the tent and a male figure stood in the entryway. Namely, Weaver told the media that he was already favoring a theory that one person, a man, was responsible for the murders. The handwritten notewarned, "We are on a mission to kill three girls in tent one." The Disturbing Small Town Murders That Came Out Of Oklahoma Forty years ago this month, Oklahoma suffered one of its most horrific murder scenes near the small town of Locust Grove. Sloan clothed. After Farmer, Guse, and Milner were murdered, police suspected 33-year-old Gene Leroy Hart of committing the crimes. News9.com is proud to provide Oklahomans with timely and relevant news and information, He also helped pass the Oklahoma Victims Bill of Rights, to protect the rights of the victims no less vigorous than the rights afforded to the accused. The trial itself took several days and drew both local and national attention. In June of 1966, Hart's career as a criminal began. Hart was a member of the Cherokee Nation and was well-respected in his community, where he had been a high school athlete. Additionally, the newspaper had been jammed inside the flashlight to keep the batteries from rattling against the plastic exterior. Nearby, down a narrow dirt road lined with looming trees and 400 acres of dense woods, young Girl Scouts rushed inside their tents. Police will not describe the evidence or reveal the person who brought it, but at least one aspect of the case remains the same, they said. ran up $12 million in debts on the ranch, in part due to their extravagant lifestyle. Oklahoma City agents arrested Richard Tingler, who was sought for six murders, . Hubbard, 64, was given a 15-year sentence for shooting Tulsa paperboy Keith Hurn, 17, in 1987. Alongside Weaver was District Attorney Sid Wise, who immediately was at the forefront of the investigation. Burrows said he did not want his board interview to "lessen or mitigate or excuse or justify" his crime, but he said his skills would be assets to society. Get more stories delivered right to your email. The newspapers were from the same issue found inside the flashlight. One was open. Around midnight, Counselor Carla Wilhite heard some campers giggling outside near the latrine. Featured below are 14 mesmerizing photos in Oklahoma during the 1970s that showcase some memories during this decade. Mullendore III was born to Eugene Claremont "Gene" Mullendore Jr. and Kathleen (Boren) Mullendore. In 1938, Crowe was a prison trustee on a dam project near Fort Towson, Oklahoma, where state convicts provided a large portion of the labor force. Collins is a trusty and has had a clear conduct record for almost nine years. She had been raped and strangled and was probably dead for a few days before her body was found. Authorities returned him to the Mayes County Jail where he escaped again. might have owed to them. Lori Farmer and Michele Guse were in the others. His bodyguard/assistant Damon "Chub" Anderson was shot in the shoulder. The tents, though made to look like cabins, were wooden platforms with four cots, no lights, and a large flap serving as the door. Chub Anderson died later that year.[6]. In addition to being a guard, his took the position as executioner because the state paid him $100-150 for every man he executed. Even more important: Both women survived. How had they let this happen? When he did go, it just tore him up." The following morning on June 13th, a camp counselor was walking to the showers along a trail and made a gruesome discovery of the three girls from tent #8. During the police's initial search of the 400-acre campsite, they found duct tape, rope, a flashlight, and women's eyeglasses near Tent #8. Independently, Richard Guse, Micheles father, worked with former state Attorney General Mike Turpen to create the Oklahoma Victims Compensation Board. The Pardon and Parole Board voted unanimously against recommending parole for Bobby Collins, 37, who killed a Woodward County couple and their two young children in 1975. At any moment, one of Oklahomas most notorious murder mysteries could go from a cold case to a case closed. 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During [], Posted: May 6th, 2014 under Mug Shot Monday. "She was the kind of person who cheered up every one around her.". The unique aspects of his life of crime is that between 1970 and 1983, Horton repeatedly was able to wiggle out of many serious rape and molestation charges against him by lenient judges and high priced [] Their bodies were found just south of Robinson Street and west of 48th Avenue NW. The killer had swept away footprints and tire tracks. She told her loved ones about her two new friends and roommates. Shannon, a mother of 3, was last heard from in May 2012 but was not reported missing until August 7, 2012. Oklahoma House Votes To Pass Domestic Abuse Survivors Sentencing Bill, Driver In Custody After Deadly Hit-And-Run Involving Pedestrians, Tulsa Police Say, Tulsa Police Shoot, Kill Man Accused Of Breaking Into Home & Firing At Officers, Netflix's 'Stranger Things' Play To Debut In London This Year. Last year, the board recommended Nance's life sentence be commuted to 25 years, but the move was denied by the governor. Farmer and Guse were found to be bludgeoned to death, and Milner had been strangled. Three tracking dogs were brought in by investigators to assist in the search. The Oklahoma Girl Scout murders took place on the morning of June 13, 1977, at Camp Scott in Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States. "From Gene Leroy Harts perspective, the best place for him to have that trial was in Mayes County.". Hart was raised 2 miles from Camp Scott. On the anniversary of the slaying Thursday, Norman police announced a Norman citizen had turned over an object connected with the bloody killing that has renewed the hunt for the murderer. Following a 10-month search, a tip led police to a cabin in Cherokee County where Hart was arrested on April 6, 1978. "There was talk early on in the legal proceedings to have this case moved to a different venue," Wilson said. Three weeks later, he murdered four. Kenny A. Franks, The Osage Oil Boom (Oklahoma City: Oklahoma Heritage Association, 1989). FLUKE, William The OSBI went on to say it is not impending. So, again, anyone could get in. Mullendore III (October 26, 1937 September 26, 1970) was an heir to one of the largest cattle ranches in Oklahoma. He wrote a note shortly before his death, professing his innocence. The family agreed to a $8 million settlement in 1971 after Linda Mullendore filed a lawsuit against the insurance company. He was the boogie man of the time so when I saw that face and those eyes, yeah, of course I remembered that, Deputy Bradley Wynn with the Oklahoma County Sheriffs Office said. Coffey robbed a bank in Tulsa in 1924 and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Bye bye fools. Additionally, they all were rumored to have ties to Hart. The next morning, the sun rose on another day at Camp Scott. These true crime stories from Oklahoma appear on the Historical Crime Detective blog. The victims were three Girl Scouts, between the ages of 8 and 10, who were raped and murdered. On August 19, 1928, Atlanta Police Department Patrolman John McDaniel responded to a disturbance between two acquaintances. When Wise and OSBI agents spoke to the press later, they said they had no idea what Weaver had been talking about. For three young girls, their first night of camp would haunt Oklahoma to this day. They were murdered in their tent and carried about 150 yards from it. This horrific crime happened on June 13, 1977 at Camp Scott in Mayes County. In the 1970s and 1980s, the division investigated . His wife had also been shot in the head prior to the fire. At around 3:00 am, another girl heard a scream come from the section of camp where Tent #8 was located. October 15, 1979: 2: Oklahoma, USA: Garry Thomas ALLEN. Along with the horrific scene, several pieces of evidence were found by detectives in the hours following their arrival at Camp Scott. Despite protestations that he earned his living by telling fortunes, Yogi was arrested Tuesday [], Posted: July 1st, 2013 under Rediscovered Crime News. The courtroom was packed and highly secure. Because of degradation, they were unable to get a full profile but did obtain a partial DNA profile. Amid the unanswered questions and ongoing investigation, those impacted by the senseless tragedy sought to help others. However, this crime spree is difficult to follow because his first three robberies were not reported to the police. Eugene Claremont "E.C." It was their first night at Camp Scott, having been bussed in earlier that day for their two-week session of summer camp. Barbara Ann Spengler/Flickr 3. These threats had previously not been disclosed by the camp, though they had been aware of the situation prior to summer camp. She was not keen on the idea of leaving her mom Bettye and her 5-year-old sister. Many questions remain unanswered about the events that unfolded prior to, and at the time of the murders. It was a decade full of changes for Oklahoma due to the oil industry and many advancements in national defense, weather prediction and transportation. The blood type of Collins and the victims is A positive, he said. Can Alperen Sengun become a passable defender for the Rockets? The case of Nancy Probst's murder still remains unsolved. You'll receive your first newsletter soon! Michele Guse had previously attended Camp Scott and reportedly knew it well. Weve looked at the Great Depression, 1950s and 1960s in Oklahoma, and now its time to see some memories from the 1970s. William Tyson Horton was a serial rapist and child molester from Oklahoma City who operated between 1970 and 2010. "Our belief is that Gene Leroy Hart committed the murders," Fielding said. While intriguing, unsolved mysteries are a nightmare for the loved ones left behind and the detectives dedicatedto solving them. Benham, 61, lives in Oklahoma City with her husband. Gene Leroy Hart, a Cherokee, was arrested 10 months later at the home of a Cherokee medicine man and later tried in early 1979 for the murders, but was acquitted. As soon as she did that, with the light not being shined in that direction anymore, the sound started back up," Wilson said. During his life, he killed a total of 75 men: sixty-six of those were by execution, and the [], Posted: October 28th, 2015 under Feature Stories, Rediscovered Crime News. Around 10 that morning, and without any explanation to the other campers, the camp was evacuated, and the girls were bussed back to Tulsa. Here's a look into the cold case, Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! 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