In the quiet backcountry near Sallisaw, Oklahoma, a grim discovery was made in November of 1985, shattering the peace of the rural community. At a remote campsite, the body of 35-year-old Linda Wheeler was found, her life tragically cut short by a brutal beating and stabbing. The scene was one of unimaginable horror, as she was not alone in death. Found alongside her were her four children: Edward Martin Mosely, Angela Mosley, Michael Mosely, and Terry Lamb.
The investigation into the
five deaths led authorities to Linda's ex-husband, Edward Lamb. He was subsequently arrested and charged with the murders of his former wife and her children. The legal proceedings that followed cast a shadow over the small town as the community sought answers and justice for the family that had been so violently taken.
Despite the charges and the ensuing trial, Edward Lamb was ultimately acquitted of all charges, leaving the case unresolved and the community in a state of uncertainty. In the years that have passed since that dark November, no other individuals have been charged in connection with the deaths of Linda Wheeler and her four children. Their case remains a cold one, a painful and unanswered chapter in the history of Sallisaw.
