New Tulsa Race Massacre victim identified in ongoing 1921 Graves Investigation

Tulsa Identifies More Victims in 1921 Massacre Investigation

TULSA, Okla. — For the first time, Tulsa officials have not only named a 1921 victim in their massacre investigation but put a face to his story—thanks to DNA. George Melvin Gillespie’s remains, buried in a simple wooden coffin for more than a century, now anchor a renewed effort to uncover truth and justice. Tulsa […] The post Tulsa Identifies More Victims in 1921 Massacre Investigation appeared first on The Black Wall Street Times.

1921 Tulsa Race Massacre grave investigation continues, making significant progress

Tulsa Mayor Nichols and experts share significant updates in 1921 Graves Investigation

The City of Tulsa shared Wednesday’s updates, including the second identification from Oaklawn Cemetery, George Melvin Gillispie.

Tulsa Race Massacre researchers identify another victim; plan Oaklawn return

1921 Tulsa Race Massacre researchers have identified another previously unknown victim, this time through documentation, and plan to resume excavations in Oaklawn Cemetery in a few months.

New Tulsa Race Massacre victim identified in ongoing 1921 Graves Investigation

TULSA, Okla. (KFOR) — A major development Wednesday afternoon in the recovery of the Tulsa Race Massacre investigation, as a second victim has been identified. Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols, along with archaeologists and forensic experts, announced at a press conference held on Wednesday, including the discovery of more potential victims. Experts with the 1921 Graves Investigation have been carefully excavating the Oaklawn Cemetery in Tulsa, where …

New race massacre victim identified in 1921 Graves Investigation

Archaeologists have officially identified a new victim of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre through the Graves Investigation and have been able to put a face to a name in their work.Theyre helping create a clearer picture of what happened in 1921, said Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols.Its the ultimate goal of the 1921 Graves Investigation as city leaders unveil new findings during their search.We have 5 individuals at Oaklawn Cemetery who are victims of mu…