Do you know who murdered Dawn? In the early morning hours of April 3, 1984, the Tulsa Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 4634 N. St. Louis Avenue. Firefighters battled the blaze and, in the process of securing the residence, discovered a female occupant inside. The woman, identified as Dawn Regeete Wright, was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Dawn succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.
As investigators began to sift through the charred remains of her home, they determined that the fire was not accidental. The evidence pointed to a deliberately set fire, turning a tragic event into a homicide investigation. The cause of the blaze was officially ruled as arson.
The case of Dawn Regeete Wright's death remains an open and unsolved investigation with the Tulsa Police Department. For decades, her case has been a part of the department's cold case files, with investigators hoping that new leads or advancements in forensic technology might one day shed light on the circumstances surrounding the fire and bring her killer or killers to justice. As of now, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the arson that claimed her life.
