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Oaklawn Cemetery Search Concludes After 47 Exhumations

Emory Bryan Archaeologists exhumed another set of remains on Friday at Oaklawn Cemetery in Tulsa. The archaeology ended with the exhumation of the 47th set of skeletal remains. A lot of questions have been answered about what was out there — now, the forensic work continues on who was out there.

Archaeologists Continue Search For Tulsa Race Massacre Victims At Oaklawn Cemetery

Emory Bryan The archeologist searching Oaklawn Cemetery in Tulsa says one of the six people exhumed there this summer was found to have been shot twice with different weapons. The City of Tulsa is halfway through the fourth round of excavations at Oaklawn in the search for possible victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Researcher Reveals Historic Documents On ‘The Original 18’ Tulsa Race Massacre Victims

Amy Slanchik In the search for victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, scientists and historians found a mass grave at Oaklawn Cemetery. The mass grave was found in October 2020 in the southwestern part of Oaklawn Cemetery in what scientists and researchers call the "Original 18" area.

Excavation Complete: Archaeologists Study Remains Found At Oaklawn Cemetery

Emory Bryan Archaeologists have been searching for possible victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre at Oaklawn Cemetary. This phase of the search is done for now while researchers study what they've found.

Lasting Legacy: Documentarian, Public Oversight Chair Remembered By Tulsa Community

Amy Slanchik Kavin Ross dedicated years of his life to learning and sharing information about the 1921 Race Massacre and the current search for victims. He is being remembered by the community after he died Monday.

Excavation Work Concludes At Oaklawn Cemetery; DNA Research To Continue

News On 6 Researchers provided an update as excavation work wraps up at Oaklawn Cemetery in Tulsa. Anthropologist Dr. Phoebe Stubblefield, Mayor GT Bynum, and others spoke about the investigation and the search for possible victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

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Gunshot Wound Discovered In Victim Exhumed From Oaklawn Cemetery

News On 6 The City of Tulsa says that one of the three sets of remains exhumed at Oaklawn Cemetary last week contained a victim with a gunshot wound. Investigators say that no definitive information on race or potential relation to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre has been confirmed at this time.

Gunshot Wound Discovered In Victim Exhumed From Oaklawn Cemetery

Archeologists Begin More Excavation Work At Oaklawn Cemetery In Search For Massacre Victims

Amy Slanchik Archeologists are back at Oaklawn Cemetery, searching for victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre, after closing a mass grave last summer. The team working on the ground hopes an expanded search effort at Oaklawn Cemetery will lead to more human remains, and more DNA, as they remain persistent on searching for massacre victims.

Archeologists Begin More Excavation Work At Oaklawn Cemetery In Search For Massacre Victims

Investigator: DNA Could Identify 2 Tulsa Massacre Victims

Associated Press Investigators seeking to identify victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre have found enough usable DNA for testing on two of the 14 sets of remains removed from a local cemetery a year ago, a forensic scientist said Wednesday.

Investigator: DNA Could Identify 2 Tulsa Massacre Victims

City Of Tulsa Releases Update On Mass Graves Investigation

Ashlyn Brothers The search for answers in the 1921 Graves Investigation continues.

City Of Tulsa Releases Update On Mass Graves Investigation

Ashlyn Brothers The search for answers in the 1921 Graves Investigation continues.

Researcher Reveals Historic Documents On ‘The Original 18’ Tulsa Race Massacre Victims

Amy Slanchik In the search for victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, scientists and historians found a mass grave at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Researcher Reveals Historic Documents On ‘The Original 18’ Tulsa Race Massacre Victims

Amy Slanchik In the search for victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, scientists and historians found a mass grave at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Test Excavation Continues In Tulsa For Mass Graves Search

News On 6 Test excavation is resuming July 14 for possible mass graves from the Tulsa Race Massacre at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Test Excavation Continues In Tulsa For Mass Graves Search

News On 6 Test excavation is resuming July 14 for possible mass graves from the Tulsa Race Massacre at Oaklawn Cemetery.

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MayFit expands Tulsa Mayfest with free fitness and wellness events

Unsettled weather continues with shower and storm chances in the forecast

News On 6 Tulsa and eastern Oklahoma will see morning showers and drizzle today, with a chance for scattered storms this afternoon, including a low risk of severe weather. The weekend brings clearing skies and highs in the low 70s. Warmer, more typical May weather returns next week.

Unsettled weather continues with shower and storm chances in the forecast

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Tulsa Performing Arts Center hosts free lunchtime concert Wednesday

Tiffany Lane Free midday concert at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center welcomes all. The monthly ‘Brown Bag It’ series features local musicians.

MayFit expands Tulsa Mayfest with free fitness and wellness events

Unsettled weather continues with shower and storm chances in the forecast

Tulsa doctor outlines risks of untreated maternal mental health during pregnancy

Autumn Bracey OBGYN Dr. Daniel Bond breaks down the signs, dangers, and treatment options for expectant moms facing mental health challenges.

Choosing the new Pope: Cardinals sequestered in Vatican

Associated Press Cardinals from 70 countries commence the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, sequestered in the Vatican until a decision is made.

Broken Arrow Sunset Amphitheater adds new plans as cost climbs to $107 million

Samantha Rupe Broken Arrow Sunset Amphitheater expands budget to $107 million for new upgrades.

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