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Bessie Lee Gladney, a 64‑year‑old African American woman, vanished from Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 24, 2021. She was last seen in the 2800 block of North Peoria Avenue, not far from her previous residence at 1702 E. 27th Place North. Bessie stood 5′5″ tall and weighed approximately 120 pounds, with graying black hair and brown eyes.

Her disappearance triggered official listings, including NamUs case #MP126511, which documented her demographic details and the sparse circu ...Read More
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Victim Details

Jul 29, 2024

Jul 29, 2024

Bessie

Gladney

67

64

65 inches

120 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Bessie Lee Gladney, a 64-year-old Black / African American woman, was last in contact with her family on January 24, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was known to be in the area of the 2800 block of North Peoria Avenue. At the time of her disappearance, Bessie was described as having graying hair and brown eyes, standing five feet five inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds. Concern for her welfare grew when her family was unable to reach her, which was out of character. The circumstances surrounding her last known moments remain unclear, launching a period of uncertainty and distress for her loved ones as they awaited any news of her whereabouts. The official investigation into Bessie's disappearance was handled by the Tulsa Police Department. As time passed with no contact from Bessie, the case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) to broaden the search and appeal for public assistance. Details about her case were circulated in hopes that someone might come forward with information that could lead to her location. The lack of immediate leads and the passage of time made the search for answers increasingly difficult for both investigators and her family, who were left to wonder what had happened to her after she was last seen in that area of North Tulsa. Tragically, the search for Bessie Gladney concluded with the discovery of her remains. Authorities were able to make a positive identification, bringing a sorrowful end to the mystery of her disappearance. While the public record does not specify the exact date or the circumstances under which she was found, her case was officially closed, and her status was updated to indicate that she was deceased. The resolution of the case, while providing a definitive answer, brought profound grief to her family and community. The overview of Bessie Gladney's case is a somber reminder of a life lost, leaving behind unanswered questions about her final days.

Jan 24, 2021

Tulsa

Oklahoma

Tulsa County

Tulsa

Yes

150851

Tulsa Police Department

Tulsa

Oklahoma

Tulsa County

74103

Joe Campbell

Detective Sergeant

600 Civic Center, Oklahoma

9185969143

Local

Law Enforcement

https://TulsaPolice.org

2024037794

2024-07-25

Tulsa Police Department

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Yes

06/16/2026


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