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Missing & Murdered: The Great Plains, Lawton, OK (2025)

11/13/2025

22-year-old Jason Allen Gibson vanished without a trace from Ardmore, Oklahoma. Born and raised in southern Oklahoma, Jason’s story is one of love, family, and heartbreak — a story that has haunted the Chickasaw and Seminole communities for over thirty years.

Jason was last seen in Ardmore, Oklahoma, around September 1st, 1994. Records show he spent a single night at the Salvation Army Shelter before disappearing. No one has seen or heard from him since.

At the time, Jason stood about 5’10”, weighed around 190 pounds, and had dark curly hair and brown eyes. He was known for his warmth, musical talent, and quiet kindness. To those who knew him best, he wasn’t just a missing person — he was a son, brother, uncle, and friend.

But as the years went on, Jason began to struggle. After joining Job Corps, his family noticed a change. He started calling home, asking for help to return. He was dealing with mental health challenges, and though his family tried to reach him, something seemed to slip away.

Then one day, he gave away his musical instruments — the same ones he could play by ear — placing them on the curb with a sign that said, “Free.” Shortly after, he walked away from everything he owned, and into the unknown.

At first, his family thought Jason might be staying with relatives. But as days turned into weeks, it became clear that no one had seen him. His sister Terry filed a missing person’s report, and the family began searching on their own — calling shelters, hospitals, and police departments across Oklahoma and Texas.

Jason’s last known location, the Salvation Army in Ardmore, offered little to go on. There were no sightings, no evidence, and no leads. Just silence.

For decades, his family has fought to keep his name from fading. They have marched in the streets of Ardmore and Oklahoma City with the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) movement — holding banners with Jason’s face, demanding answers, and standing in solidarity with other Native families who know their pain all too well.

Law enforcement has reopened parts of Jason’s case in recent years. The Ardmore Police Department, in collaboration with the Chickasaw Lighthorse Police, the OSBI, and the FBI, continues to review leads and update databases with the family’s DNA. But despite decades of searching, Jason remains missing — a name among thousands of Indigenous people still waiting for justice.

Jason Allen Gibson was Chickasaw and Seminole. He was last seen wearing a maroon pullover sweatshirt and blue jeans. He has scars on his right elbow, left arm, neck, chest, and both thighs — reminders of past burn injuries.

He is listed as in NamUs.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Jason Gibson, please contact the Ardmore Police Department at (580) 223-1212, the Chickasaw Lighthorse Police at (580) 436-0922, or the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Central Oklahoma Chapter at (405) 481-4089.

11/12/2025

Body camera footage newly released by the Stillwater Police Department shows the quiet arrest of 17-year-old Jesse Butler, a Stillwater high school student now at the center of one of Oklahoma’s most controversial cases.

Butler was taken into custody on multiple felony charges — including attempted first-degree r**e, sexual battery, and assault by strangulation — after two young women came forward with disturbing allegations earlier this year. One victim told investigators she was strangled to the point of unconsciousness; another said a doctor warned she could have died if the attack had lasted seconds longer.

Butler’s father, Mack Butler, formerly served as Oklahoma State University’s director of football operations.

Despite the severity of the charges, Butler was sentenced under Oklahoma’s youthful offender law, receiving a 78-year suspended sentence — meaning no prison time if he complies with a court-ordered rehabilitation plan. He remains under state supervision until his 19th birthday, bound by counseling, community service, curfew, and therapy requirements.

The ruling has sparked outrage from victims’ families and community members who say the justice system failed.

Oklahoma State Rep. J.J. Humphrey has since called for a grand jury review, calling the case’s outcome “unacceptable.”

For the victims and their families, the scars remain — both from the attacks and from a justice system they say refused to see them.

11/12/2025

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11/12/2025

Development in Durant, OK resident Sandra Menchaca’s case:

In Durant, Oklahoma, domestic assault and battery charges have been dropped against 43-year-old Harold Menchaca, whose wife, Sandra Menchaca, has now been missing for nearly four months.

Harold was arrested in May, accused of strangling his wife during a domestic incident. Just days before his scheduled court appearance in July, Sandra reportedly walked away from their home—and has not been seen since.

According to court documents, the charges against Harold Menchaca were dismissed on November 6, 2025, citing Sandra’s unavailability and missing status.

At this time, no charges have been filed against Harold in connection to his wife’s disappearance.

Sandra’s family continues to search for answers, desperate to know what happened to the woman who seemingly vanished without a trace.

Earlier this month, we featured her case and will continue to update you as the story develops.

If you have any information about her disappearance, please contact the Durant Police Department at 580-924-3737.

11/12/2025

‼️UPDATE: Darrell has been located safely. Thank you all for spreading awareness about his case.

From our prior coverage:

The Mangum Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Darrell Mathews, born March 2, 1945, who has been reported missing.

Darrell was last seen on Saturday and has not been heard from since. He is described as a male, approximately 5’11” tall, weighing around 210 pounds, with brown eyes. His clothing description is currently unknown.

Darrell lives with Type 1 Diabetes and may be in urgent need of medical attention. He is believed to be driving a white 2015 GMC Sierra quad cab with Oklahoma license plate DGF809.

If you have seen Darrell Mathews, his vehicle, or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Mangum Police Department at (580) 782-3382 or your local law enforcement agency.

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11/12/2025

Late on the afternoon of February 3, 1990, 28-year-old John Yazzie Begay was last seen in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His final known location: the bar called the Crazy Horse Bar, at 2525 NW 10th Street.

John—a Native American male—stood about 5′6″ tall and weighed approximately 125-130 lbs at the time of his disappearance. He had brown hair and brown eyes. He is registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP56635.

That night, after being seen at the bar, John essentially dropped off the grid: no known phone calls, no messages, no confirmed sightings. The circumstances remain short on details, and the trail goes cold.

If you have any information about his disappearance, please contact the Oklahoma City Police Department at 405-297-1129 (case number 90-014192).

11/12/2025

67-year-old Marion George Perry has been missing since February 23, 1995, after vanishing somewhere between Fannin County, Texas and Bennington, Oklahoma.

That evening, Marion — a U.S. Army veteran — had gone to stay with a friend near the Red River to enjoy a quiet fishing trip. As the sun went down, he began to experience chest pains and told his friend he needed to get to the VA Hospital in Bonham, Texas. His friend couldn’t drive after dark and asked him to wait until morning. Marion chose to drive himself instead, heading off alone into the night.

He never made it to the hospital.

Two days later, his family reported him missing. Evidence later revealed he had spent the night at a motel in Durant, Oklahoma, checking out the next morning. Witnesses believe he may have hitched a ride to the Bennington Café shortly after.

Ten days after he was last seen, Marion’s 1979 Ford Ranchero was found abandoned along Highway 70, just seven miles south of Bennington. The vehicle appeared to have been there for several days. Inside were all his personal belongings — including his black cowboy hat, something he was rarely seen without.

Years before, Marion had briefly gone missing after becoming disoriented from missing his medication, but was found safe. This time, he never returned.

Marion is described as 5’6”, 147 lbs, with a scar on his abdomen and a burn scar on his right arm. He suffered from heart problems and mild depression.

Nearly 30 years later, his family is still waiting for answers. Somewhere along that stretch between Texas and Oklahoma, the trail went cold — and Marion’s story faded into silence.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Marion George Perry, please contact the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office (TX) at 903-737-2400.

11/11/2025

Just after midnight on September 16, 1992, the quiet of Fort Sill Boulevard in Lawton, Oklahoma, was shattered by an act of sudden and senseless violence.

Clarence Edwin Church, a 48-year-old retired U.S. Army sergeant first class, was working as a security guard at the Orient Spa located at 2220 Fort Sill Blvd. Around 12:15 a.m., he sat in his truck with a woman, waiting for her ride to arrive. It should have been an ordinary, uneventful moment in the early morning hours.

But what happened next would leave a lasting mark on the community.

A tall, slender Black man approached the vehicle without warning. Witnesses say he reached through the open driver’s window and began stabbing Clarence multiple times in the face and neck. The attack was brutal and swift. The assailant then turned on the woman, attempting to stab her as well, but she managed to fend him off and escape. The attacker fled into the night, leaving behind chaos, confusion, and a dying man who had served his country with honor.

Clarence’s death was immediate and violent — a shocking end for a man who had dedicated much of his life to discipline, service, and security.

Investigators at the time launched an intensive search for the suspect, described as a tall, slender Black male, but despite the witness description, the killer vanished into the dark streets of Lawton. No motive was ever firmly established — no robbery, no altercation — just a seemingly random and senseless attack.

More than three decades later, the murder of Clarence Church remains one of Lawton’s most haunting unsolved cases. A devoted veteran, a working man, and a protector — his life was taken in an instant, and justice has yet to be served.

If you have any information about the murder of Clarence Edwin Church, please contact the Lawton Police Department at 580-581-3270.

11/11/2025

74-year-old Willie Cooper vanished under mysterious circumstances on June 21, 2000, after leaving his home in Madisonville, Texas, while his wife slept. He never returned.

In the early morning hours, Willie got into his 1995 Chevrolet pickup and drove off — possibly heading toward Daingerfield, the small East Texas town where he grew up. Along the way, a Fairfield police officer stopped him for a routine matter. The officer spoke with him but did not realize Willie had been reported missing. That encounter would be the last confirmed sighting of him.

Not long after, Willie’s truck was found abandoned along Interstate 45 in Fairfield. It was locked, overheated, and nothing appeared to be missing — but Willie was gone. There were no signs of a struggle, and no clues left behind to explain where he went or what happened next.

Willie was a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served his country during World War II. Those who knew him described him as kind and dependable — a man who loved his family deeply. In the year before he disappeared, Willie had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, though he reportedly still presented well and was often mistaken for being perfectly lucid.

Today, more than two decades later, his family still wonders what happened that warm June morning. Did his truck break down and he wandered off for help? Or did something more sinister occur on that stretch of highway?

Willie Cooper is described as a Black male, 5’11”, 214 lbs, with brown eyes, black balding hair, and a thin mustache. He was last seen wearing a gray Texas Rangers shirt, black pants, and a plain black baseball cap.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Willie Cooper, please contact the Dallas Police Department at 214-670-5389. Even the smallest detail could help bring this veteran home.

11/11/2025

28-year-old Lawrence “Larry” Scott Colton vanished on August 31, 1979, and has never been seen again.

Larry’s journey began hundreds of miles away — hitchhiking from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, to visit family in Oklahoma. But when he arrived at his father’s home in Midwest City, he was turned away, reportedly due to illness. What happened next remains a mystery. It’s believed Larry may have attempted to hitchhike back to Florida, traveling along Interstate 45 and Interstate 10, but he never made it home.

Decades later, there are still no answers. Larry’s story faded quietly, leaving behind a trail of uncertainty and heartbreak for those who loved him.

Larry was a Vietnam War veteran, known to seek treatment at the VA Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He did not have a permanent address and was often seen around Atlantic Boulevard and Girvin Road in Jacksonville.

He is described as a White male, 5’10” to 6’0” tall, 125–140 lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He had shoulder-length hair, a mole above his left eyebrow, mild scoliosis, and possibly shrapnel in his back from his military service. He also went by the nicknames “Larry” and “Zoonie.” He typically wore dark t-shirts, jeans, and flip-floos. In NamUs, he is listed as .

Larry had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and had a history of hospitalizations related to drug use. Despite his struggles, he was loved — and his disappearance continues to weigh heavily on those who remember him.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Lawrence “Larry” Scott Colton, please contact the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office at 352-260-7588; reference case #1979-448208.

11/11/2025

On October 23, 1994, 51-year-old Dale Jones Beck was found dead in the 1000 block of Preston Street in Waco, Texas. The U.S. Navy veteran had suffered multiple blunt force injuries, and his death was ruled a homicide.

Nearly thirty years later, Dale’s case remains unsolved. With little to no media coverage at the time, the story of his brutal death slipped quietly into obscurity. Investigators have not identified any suspects, and few details are known about the events that led to his final moments that October night.

Dale’s family and community still deserve answers.

If you have any information that could help solve the murder of Dale Jones Beck, please contact Waco Crime Stoppers at (254) 753-4357. You can remain anonymous.

11/11/2025

On September 12, 2019, just nine days before what would have been his 88th birthday, 87-year-old U.S. Army retiree Burl Horton was found murdered inside his home near SW 5th Street and I Avenue in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Burl had suffered fatal sharp force injuries to the neck, believed to have been inflicted with a screwdriver. His body was discovered by his longtime girlfriend, who had stopped by to check on him that afternoon. What she found has haunted her ever since.

Lawton Police have released few details about the ongoing investigation but have indicated that several individuals close to Mr. Horton are being looked at as potential suspects.

Those who knew Burl describe him as kind, generous, and deeply caring — a man who never met a stranger. His girlfriend’s granddaughter, Meagan W., told us she still keeps a photo album filled with joyful moments of Burl and her grandmother, a reminder of the love and laughter he brought into their lives.

Born in Wynne, Arkansas, Burl enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948 and proudly served his country for 23 years, earning numerous medals and commendations — including the Bronze Star. After retiring from military service, he built a new life in Lawton, investing in real estate and staying active in his community. He was a devoted member of Immanuel Baptist Church and loved spending time with family, playing music, traveling, and helping others whenever he could.

His life was one of service, compassion, and faith — and he deserves justice.

If you have any information about the murder of Burl Horton, please contact the Lawton Police Department at 580-581-3270.

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