Authorities returned him to the Mayes County Jail where he escaped again. 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. The trial itself took several days and drew both local and national attention. He was the prime suspect and was held in jail for 13 months before the judge ruled there was not enough evidence to convict him. Nance found Johnson nude hiding in the shower of the couple's apartment after returning home unexpectedly. Then, Wilhite and fellow counselor Dee Elder walked over to the Tent Six to get the girls to quiet down. The next morning, the sun rose on another day at Camp Scott. Benham, 61, lives in Oklahoma City with her husband. "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. He appealed, received a new trial, and was re-sentenced to serve sixty-years for manslaughter. Sheri Farmer, Loris mother, established the Oklahoma Parents of Murdered Children and is a strong advocate for victims and their families. Duct tape had been used on the little girls, and near the bodies, a roll of duct tape had been found. 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. TURRENTINE. On the morning of the murders, Stevens was reportedly seen near Camp Scott at a caf with blood on his boots. Theyre So Different. : Amlex, Inc., 1998). BIOG: His bodyguard/assistant Damon "Chub" Anderson was shot in the shoulder. The girls were staying the night at the Freeman's mobile home when sometime during the early morning hours a fire erupted. Heres a look back at what happened to three innocent girls at a summer camp in the hills of northeastern Oklahoma. 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. Stafford was put to death by lethal injection in 1995. Witnesses said he acted strangely. The victims were three Girl Scouts, between the ages of 8 and 10, who were raped and murdered. "She turned around and started going back to her tent. He was hired as a Norman police officer in March 1970. It was the first night of Girl Scout camp when 3 young girls were killed and sexually molested. They noted that the flashlight had newspaper stuffed inside it to keep the batteries from rattling. They were murdered in their tent and carried about 150 yards from it. 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. Hart was raised 2 miles from Camp Scott. Little did they know that day, June 13, 1977, after nearly 50 years, Camp Scott would never reopen its doors. The years have smoothed much of the pain, Sue Benham said. October 15, 1979: 2: Oklahoma, USA: Garry Thomas ALLEN. When Wise and OSBI agents spoke to the press later, they said they had no idea what Weaver had been talking about. The OSBI went on to say it is not impending. A witness in that case, Don Bolding, of Bristow, was set to testify against him. During the day, the three girls had all participated in camp activities and written letters home to their families. His wife moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma with their children and planned to divorce E.C. The first car pulled from the lake was a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro [], Posted: September 18th, 2013 under Rediscovered Crime News. The parents were tied and shot with a rifle Collins stole from their home a week earlier. Standing in the entrance hall of her Oklahoma City home, she collapsed when her husband Ben told her their 19-year-old daughter, Sheryl Lynn, and her date, David William Sloan, 21, had been murdered. They also learned about strange noises that several other campers and counselors had heard throughout the night. As soon as she did that, with the light not being shined in that direction anymore, the sound started back up," Wilson said. Tags: 1950s, Murder, Oklahoma, Sex Crimes, . Hidden beneath the blanket of dense trees, the camp is quiet now. Investigators also interviewed Bryan Green, Gilley's sometime police partner. The Horrifying Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders Remain Unsolved 45 Years Later. The children were shot in their beds. On the bus, Denise cried about having to leave. At around 3:00 am, another girl heard a scream come from the section of camp where Tent #8 was located. Wilhite would say later that when she was back in her tent trying to fall asleep, she could still hear that sound. William Tyson Horton was a serial rapist and child molester from Oklahoma City who operated between 1970 and 2010. Officials said they believe he now lives near Dallas. Within months of the murders, Stevens was arrested on similar rape and kidnapping charges. Oklahoma City agents arrested Richard Tingler, who was sought for six murders, . On the evening of June 12, 1977, the stormy skies opened, and heavy rain descended over Locust Grove, Oklahoma. Then, during the Hart trial, an Okmulgee woman testified that the flashlight found at the crime scene had belonged to Stevens. No stranger to Camp Scott, having attended the camp the year prior, Michele Guse was a shy, athletic girl with a love for plants. This is Rex Brinlee Jr. His wife had also been shot in the head prior to the fire. Anyone could get out. Collins is a trusty and has had a clear conduct record for almost nine years. Robbery appeared to be the motive. Who was responsible? A man was tried and acquitted for the murders. All rights reserved. Tags: Oklahoma, Serial Killer, Spree Killer, Wife Killer, Criminal Cases of America70 Vintage True Crime Stories by Thomas Duke, 1910, All Rights Reserved. "She was the kind of person who cheered up every one around her.". Growing up, Hart was recognized in the area for being a talented football player in the area. Can Alperen Sengun become a passable defender for the Rockets? Less than 2 months before the murders during a training session at the camp, a camp counselor discovered that her belongings had been ransacked and her doughnuts had been stolen. Do you remember any of these photos/events in the 1970s? Todays mug shot belongs to Tulsa bank robber Coney Coffey. E.C. "From Gene Leroy Harts perspective, the best place for him to have that trial was in Mayes County.". At the time of his escapes, Pete Weaver was the Mayes County Sheriff. In 1973, after being returned to the Mayes County Jail for a hearing at the Mayes County Court, Hart escaped but was quickly caught by police. Please follow us on Facebook, for updates. Cop Killer Frederick D. Fair, Oklahoma Executioner Rich Owens Discusses His Long Career in 1948 Article, Mug Shot Monday! Eugene Claremont "E.C." Mullendore III (October 26, 1937 - September 26, 1970) was an heir to one of the largest cattle ranches in Oklahoma. A Crime Stoppers reward is being offered for information. When she isn't exploring Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beaches of California. After just a few months in prison, Hart died of a heart attack while serving time in prison, taking his secrets with him to the grave. 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 the end of March 1979, after brief deliberation from the jury, Hart was acquitted of the murders of Lori Farmer, Denise Milner, and Michele Guse. That man, Gene Leroy Hart, became the prime suspect. When turned on, just one small beam of light escaped the flashlight. At any moment, one of Oklahoma's most notorious murder mysteries could go from a cold case to a case closed. As if this wasn't enough evidence that the killer had been living in the cave, the words The Killer was here. Following a 10-month search, a tip led police to a cabin in Cherokee County where Hart was arrested on April 6, 1978. However, he did return to prison for his original crimes, where he died of a heart attack on June 4, 1979, at the age of 35. Another investigation led, in 1971, to Gilley being charged in Cleveland County District Court with a misdemeanor of impersonating an officer. In addition to being a guard, his took the position as executioner because the state paid him $100-150 for every man he executed. [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. . to keep expanding and making Murderpedia a better site, but we really E.C. If not, who do you think murdered the girls? Thank you! Edwin 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. Nancy's body was not sexually assaulted, so her crime did not follow the pattern of the others. Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. "Our belief is that Gene Leroy Hart committed the murders," Fielding said. Predictably, this information sparked controversy. On the night of September 26, 1970 E.C. He was facing approximately 350 years of prison time. Immediately, the news of the brutal murders of the three little girls spread like wildfire. Oklahoma City was a different place, a city that was much more confined . He escaped twice in 1934 by tunneling underneath the tuberculosis wing of the Oklahoma State Penitentiary hospital with 7(?) 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). The board voted Thursday night to delay considering pre-parole for Altus butcher Carl Holder, who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking in 1990. Hart was more well-known to authorities for his deviant tendencies and criminal behavior. Thirteen people, eleven of them passengers, were killed and ten more were [], Posted: March 9th, 2015 under Mug Shot Monday. Their bodies were found just south of Robinson Street and west of 48th Avenue NW. Brittany's mother is still actively seeking justice for her daughter. Hart was later caught and charged with rape and kidnapping. Closing the OSBI case will be a decision made by the director with input from Sheriff Mike Reed and the families. An ominous threat seemed to follow the case, as well. Mullendore III (October 26, 1937 September 26, 1970) was an heir to one of the largest cattle ranches in Oklahoma. As she headed out of her tent, she spotted what appeared to be sleeping bags a little way away from her tent. Despite protestations that he earned his living by telling fortunes, Yogi was arrested Tuesday [], Posted: July 1st, 2013 under Rediscovered Crime News. She had been raped and strangled and was probably dead for a few days before her body was found. Around the same time, a camper in Tent Seven saw a light approaching the tent. The trail that passed by the Kiowa Unit also led to the back gate of the camp. K. Collins asked the board Friday to reduce his life sentence to "45, 60, 75, 99 years - it doesn't matter. " Forty years ago this month, Oklahoma suffered one of its most horrific murder scenes near the small town of Locust Grove. It was a favorite spot for Girl Scouts to gather and make new friends and create childhood memories. Someone had also created an effigy of a man, which they hanged from a tree by its neck. The DNA sample was a semen stain found on a pillowcase inside Michelle Guses sleeping bag. Somebody shot her from the porch through a window into her bedroom. This blog is the official website for true crime writer Jason Lucky Morrow, author of four books including the popular series: Famous Crimes the World Forgot, Volume I and Volume II. >> Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders: Timeline of events. Inside was Doris Milners body. Soon after his initial investigation, Sheriff Weaver already had some working theories in mind. His death in 1970 was one of the most famous unsolved murder mysteries in Oklahoma history. While in prison, he contracted tuberculosis. If you are interested in viewing newspapers published from 2015 to the present, please contact the Newspaper Department in advance of your visit at 405-522-0868 . Get more stories delivered right to your email. [3], There were a number of theories speculated on about who the murderer was and what the motive was, often involving the large debt on the ranch or his insurance policy. Tags: 1970s, Murder, Oklahoma, . In one instance, Weaver told the media the murder weapon had been found. Thank you! III, Kenneth Eugene One of the Kiowa counselors, a young woman named Dee Elder, comforted Denise. Justice was also reportedly an acquaintance with Hart and had claimed to have seen the writing on the cave wall. Mullendore III was beaten and shot between the eyes in the den of his home on the ranch. 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. BIOG: NAME: 2023 www.oklahoman.com. Camp officials, including the camp directors Richard and Barbara Day, frantically tried to figure out their next move. This horrific crime happened on June 13, 1977 at Camp Scott in Mayes County. The statement named Sonny James, Frank Justice, and Bill Stevens as the suspectsall of whom had substantial run-ins with the law. Get more stories delivered right to your email. DNA found at the crime scene has not matched any of the suspects or any of the other 3,000 samples it has been tested against. 77-6-17 were written on the cave wall. Barbara Ann Spengler/Flickr 2. "There was talk early on in the legal proceedings to have this case moved to a different venue," Wilson said. To make things even more challenging for investigators, Hart was from the area and as a result, he had family and friends. Collins, who still maintains his innocence, said he does not deserve to be in prison at all, but a reduced sentence would put his chances of release in his own hands. He was sentenced to life in prison for first degree murder. Shannon, a mother of 3, was last heard from in May 2012 but was not reported missing until August 7, 2012. The Wall Street Journal reporter Jonathan Kwitny wrote The Mullendore Murder Case in 1974 about the murder. Detectives believe she is a victim of foul play and continue their investigation in the case. McDaniel was transported to the hospital, but died three days later of his wound. Yet, the horror that took place on the decrepit campground haunts its vacant structures. Top police officials declined to name the suspect, but law enforcement officials confirmed it is Frank Gilley, a Norman police officer at the time who patrolled the 10-Mile Flats area. Some theories carried weight, some theories were unsubstantiated and untrue. As the investigation was underway into the monster who murdered three innocent girls, and with the evidence pointing to Hart, Weaver and law enforcement began their urgent search to get Hart back behind bars. The Mullendore family owned the Cross Bell Ranch in Osage County, Oklahoma, which covered about 130,000 acres. Who loves looking back at the Sooner State and taking a trip down memory lane? Interestingly enough, Frank Justice was the uncle of Sonny James. Green told them Gilley had a .22-caliber rifle in his police locker, a gun the same caliber as the murder weapon. U ncovered: The Lovers' Lane Murders is a five-part investigative podcast into the murders of two teenagers in Norman, Oklahoma in 1970. In June of 1966, Hart's career as a criminal began. "I don't think any of them were prepared for seeing an 8, 9, and 10-year-old girl in that condition. 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. Additionally, they all were rumored to have ties to Hart. If so, tell us more about them! 2013], where you will discover forgotten crimes and criminals lost to history. A witness in that case, Don Bolding, of Bristow, was set to testify against him. 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. Crying, he expressed remorse for killing his wife. Gilley told an investigator he had known "that punk" Sloan in Amarillo, the University of Oklahoma student's hometown. Shroff told authorities that food was stolen from his home, along with tape, beer, and rope. At least three other suspects were interviewed. Some of the most infamous Oklahoma murders which you may frequently find on these lists that remain unsolved include the 1997 murder of Doris Milner, Lori Farmer, and Michelle Guse, also known as the Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders, the 2000 murder of Nancy Probst, the 2004 murder of Brittany Phillips, and the 1970 murder of E.C. 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. Lewis also made a documentary film Footprints in the Dew: The Last Ten Tapes based on interviews with Anderson. the Murderpedia project stay alive. NORMAN Sue Benham has fainted once in her life. At the same time, another camper heard a scream, followed by someone crying, "Momma, Momma." Eugene Claremont "E.C." The haunting story is known as The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders. At any moment, one of Oklahomas most notorious murder mysteries could go from a cold case to a case closed. November 21, 1986: 1: Oklahoma, USA: Sahib Lateef AL . The best hidden gems and little known destinations - straight to your inbox. The rope was similar to that found near the bodies. Among them were Lori Lee Farmer, 8, Doris Denise Milner, 10, and Michele Guse, 9. The courtroom was packed and highly secure. Hubbard said he thought the boy was going to burglarize or vandalize his property, but board members replied that Hurn was riding with his father in a car moving away from Hubbard when he was shot. 3 Girl Scouts were murdered at camp nearly 45 years ago. Approximately 30 minutes later, a camper in Tent #7 was awoken when someone with a flashlight opened the flap to the tent. It was the first night of Girl Scout camp when 3 young girls were killed and sexually molested. How had they let this happen? On June 12, 1977, the gates opened for the first group of 140 summer campers at Camp Scott in the small town of Locust Grove, Oklahoma. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "Didnt matter if they were mens or womens glasses. He was serving 145 to 305 years. In 1978, Roger Dale Stafford flagged a family down on I-35 near Purcell and shot and killed them all -- an Air Force Sgt., his wife and their 12-year-old son. They each were shot more than 10 times on a rural lover's lane in west Norman's 10-Mile Flats. In 1996, Ted LaTurner, a private investigator who looked into the case, got a petition approved that had the Mayes County grand jury take a look at some leads he had found. Bomb Slayer Rex Brinlee Jr., 1971. Around 6 am the following morning, a counselor named Carla Wilhite discovered the lifeless bodies of Farmer, Guse, and Milner stuffed into their sleeping bags near the main road into camp. They were met by their worried parents who hoped and prayed their daughters would step off the bus from camp a camp they had trusted to keep their daughters safe. "It was the boogeyman story," said Andrea Fielding, the Director of Forensic Science Services at the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Featured below are 14 mesmerizing photos in Oklahoma during the 1970s that showcase some memories during this decade. Unfortunately, Oklahoma has many unsolved cases still on the books. Their bodies were then left on a trail leading to the campsite's showers, about 150 yards (140 meters) from their tent. If you have any information about any of these cases, please call your local police department. Near the perimeter of the camp, close to a fence line, authorities found a crowbar and beer bottles. plans and enthusiasm You'll receive your first newsletter soon! Though it may be pure happenstance, the prediction was relatively accurate: one dog died from exhaustion, and another ran out into traffic and was hit by a car. One of the only places authorities couldnt find blood was on the cot on the right side of the tent. The board denied clemency to Homer Hubbard of Tulsa. There was speculation of Mafia involvement in the death, reportedly because of debts that E.C. The newspapers were from the same issue found inside the flashlight. As a result of these concerns, Governor Trapp, in his message to the Tenth Oklahoma legislature, recommends the creation of a statewide law enforcement agency. "We have pretty much analyzed everything we can analyze in this case and we are waiting on Sheriff Mike Reed to make a decision of whether hes going to administratively close the case," said Fielding of the OSBI. 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. As their search expanded, police found more duct tape along with groceries, photographs, and newspapers in a nearby cave. Three weeks later, he murdered four. Because of degradation, they were unable to get a full profile but did obtain a partial DNA profile. The OHS has the oldest, largest, and most complete collection of newspapers available within the state. Wilhite woke early, around 6 a.m., to get a shower before the other campers woke up. "She was very influential in developing a support group for victims families in the state of Oklahoma," Wilson said. George Darnell, Captured 1931, Mug Shot Monday! 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. Though the witness would later redact their statement, and the theory was widely discredited by authorities, it wasnt entirely unbelievable. From the darkness, behind Tents One and Two, Wilhite heard a "low, guttural sound" or a moaning coming from the woods. Pat Garrett (57), an American Old West lawman, bartender and customs agent well known for killing Billy the Kid was himself murdered on 29 February 1908. 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. When she isn't exploring Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beaches of California. However, those familiar with the area or even experienced hunters would know that there were three caves surrounding the camp. They allege he flashed a badge and attempted to persuade the girls to have intercourse with him. Amateur sleuths and Internet detectives: Now's your chance to prove your skills. On that dreary evening, 8-year-old Lori Lee Farmer, 9-year-old Michelle Heather Guse, and 10-year-old Doris Denise Milner returned to their cabin in the Kiowa Unit. That evening a thunderstorm hit the area, so many campers huddled in their tents to stay dry. slumped on a couch and bleeding. A note was left inside the doughnut box that someone vowed to murder three campers. Tags: 1930s, Escape, Oklahoma, When railroad section hand George Darnell was fired from his job on August 17, 1929, he set his mind on revenge. Oklahoma City sister station KOCO looked inside the case into exclusive files and interviews. In 1978, Roger Dale Stafford flagged a family down on I-35 near Purcell and shot and killed them all -- an Air Force Sgt., his wife and their 12-year-old son. Antypas was murdered on 8 March 1907 by unknown persons who were hired to kill him. First, the tape had been placed over the lens to dull the light. Along with the horrific scene, several pieces of evidence were found by detectives in the hours following their arrival at Camp Scott. He died shortly after his acquittal of an apparent heart attack. The police received a few tips on the whereabouts of her body but the tips only led them to a dead-end. [], Posted: May 12th, 2014 under Mug Shot Monday. ran up $12 million in debts on the ranch, in part due to their extravagant lifestyle. Fair was later apprehended, [], Posted: November 2nd, 2015 under Mug Shot Monday. By 1970, the year of the murder, Everett, his second wife, and their kids were in Oklahoma. Amazon. Testimony revealed Hart was a suspect early on. From the door of her tent, Wilhite shone a flashlight toward their tent and hollered for them to go to sleep. Bibliography. >> Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders: The criminal history of prime suspect. These threats had previously not been disclosed by the camp, though they had been aware of the situation prior to summer camp. Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. 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. You can opt-out at any time. Solve these real unsolved cases, then alert the police so they can put these babies to bed. BOLTZ, Scott Dawn Sheryl Benham and Sloan disappeared after they attended a fraternity party May 9, 1970, at the University of Oklahoma. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox! Welcome to HistoricalCrimeDetective.com [Est. Chester, [], Posted: July 1st, 2013 under Feature Stories. Famous Crimes the World Forgot Volume II Photo Gallery. 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. There, he would brutally rape and sodomize the two women. CORY YOUNG/Tulsa World Cory. Paula, a 44 year-old woman, was shot to death in her home on April 30, 2013. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Former KHOU anchor turns layoff into lucrative real estate career, Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob arrives, The only Houston rodeo food guide you'll need, Report: Houston ranked No. need your help for this. You'll receive your first newsletter soon! Oklahoma Crime Rates 1960 - 2019. Serial killers Otis Toole and Henry Lee Lucas, who traveled together and separately across the United States in the 1970s and 1980s randomly killing . This time, it would take police longer to catch Hart. Sloan's 1968 Pontiac GTO was found May 11. To keep creating NAME: Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Nearly 45 years ago, three Girl Scouts were brutally murdered at camp. Love Oklahoma? Featured below are 14 mesmerizing photos in Oklahoma during the 1970s that showcase some memories during this decade. Police are retesting unknown DNA that was found at the crime scene. Michele Guse had previously attended Camp Scott and reportedly knew it well. Where old crime does new time: A Research Site Dedicated to Forgotten Crimes & Forgotten Criminals. Tags: 1970s, Juvenile, Oklahoma, unsolved, Joe Crowes Prison Mug Shot Oklahoma State Penitentiary convict Joe Crowe is a great example of the laxness with which prisons once guarded their inmates. 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