In the spring of 2014, a quiet Oklahoma City neighborhood was rocked by a brutal act of violence that claimed the life of a sixty-year-old man. Charles Buford Sallis, a male resident of the city, was discovered in his home on April 13, 2014, the victim of a homicide. The circumstances of his death were particularly grim, as he had been shot and, in an apparent attempt to conceal the crime, his body was set on fire.
The investigation into the death of Charles Sallis brought to light the
violent nature of his demise. An autopsy would later confirm that he had succumbed to a gunshot wound before the fire was started. This led authorities to believe that the fire was a deliberate act by the perpetrator or perpetrators to destroy any potential evidence at the scene that could lead to their identification. The case was classified as a homicide, and investigators began the arduous task of piecing together the events that led to this tragic outcome.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the trail to find those responsible for the death of Charles Sallis grew cold. To date, there have been no arrests made in connection with this case, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The motive behind the killing also remains unclear. The case is now considered a cold case, a lingering mystery for which investigators continue to seek answers. The search for justice for Charles Sallis continues, with the hope that new information or a break in the case will one day lead to the apprehension and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for his death.
