Do you know who murdered James? On a cold winter morning in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a son would make a discovery that would forever change his life and leave a lasting mark on the city's history of unsolved crimes. It was January 2, 1971, when the body of Charles James Porter was found inside his home at 2713 N. Rockford. The scene, discovered by his son around 9:30 a.m., was one of brutal violence; Porter had been stabbed multiple times and was located in the bathroom of his residence.
The investigation into the death of the
male victim immediately pointed to homicide, with the cause of death determined to be the multiple stab wounds he had sustained. Tulsa Police Department investigators began the arduous task of piecing together the events that led to this violent act. However, despite their efforts, the case grew cold, with no suspects publicly identified or arrested in connection with the murder.
Decades have passed since Charles James Porter's life was tragically cut short. His case remains an open and unsolved homicide in the Tulsa Police Department's cold case files. Authorities continue to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation and bring closure to the family of a man whose life was taken so violently so many years ago. The passage of time has not diminished the hope that one day, the person or persons responsible for this crime will be brought to justice.
