Do you know who murdered David? In March of 1978, a quiet street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, became the scene of a lingering mystery. On the 12th of that month, the body of David Junior Pethel, a male, was discovered in his home at 5928 W. 8th Street. The grim discovery was made by his wife and her sister, who had arrived at the residence to find a scene of violence.
The last time David’s wife had seen him alive was on the previous day, March 11th.
In the intervening hours, an unknown assailant or assailants had entered his home and subjected him to a brutal attack. An investigation determined that he had died from multiple stab wounds. The news of the violent death sent a chill through the community, leaving friends and neighbors to wonder who could have committed such an act and why.
In the days and weeks that followed, the Tulsa Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. Detectives worked to piece together the events leading up to David's death, searching for clues that might point to a suspect. However, the case proved to be a difficult one. Despite their efforts, no arrests were ever made in connection with the murder of David Pethel. The case eventually went cold, leaving a void of answers for his family and the community. The identity of his killer or killers remains unknown, and the motive behind the violent act is lost to time, a silent testament to a life cut short.
