Loading...
Loading...
Browse all stories on DeepNewz
VisitGovernment entity taking lead on next steps for exhumed Tulsa victims by end of 2024?
Tulsa city government • 25%
Oklahoma state government • 25%
Federal government • 25%
Other • 25%
Official announcements from government entities or news reports
Three Exhumed 1921 Tulsa Massacre Victims Found with Gunshot Wounds from Two Firearms
Aug 18, 2024, 03:45 PM
The latest search for the remains of victims from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre concluded with the discovery of three additional victims who had gunshot wounds. These remains were exhumed along with those of eight others, making a total of eleven sets of remains examined in this search. Investigators noted that three of the victims had wounds from two different firearms, and one showed evidence of possible burns. This discovery has reignited discussions about the historical event, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and properly burying the victims. Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum highlighted the significance of giving these victims a proper burial.
View original story