Do you know who murdered Charles? In the spring of 1976, the life of 44-year-old Charles Rudolph Lewis, a male veteran of the Korean War, was brought to a violent and mysterious end in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On the morning of May 14th, a grim discovery was made at his residence at 1322 N. Elwood. Lewis was found lying on the ground next to his vehicle in his own driveway. He had been shot to death.
The circumstances of his death pointed to a deliberate act of violence, and the Tulsa Police Department immediately launched a
homicide investigation. Despite their efforts, the case grew cold over the years, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. The initial investigation did not lead to any arrests, and no suspects were publicly identified in the shooting death of the military veteran.
Decades have passed since Charles Rudolph Lewis was killed, yet his case remains an open and unsolved homicide. It is a poignant reminder of a life cut short, and the search for justice for him continues. The Tulsa Police Department's Cold Case Unit still lists his murder, hoping that new information or a fresh look at the evidence might one day lead to a breakthrough and provide closure for a crime that has remained a mystery for over four decades.
