In the quiet community of Cleveland, Oklahoma, a tragedy unfolded that left friends and family in shock. On October 1, 2018, 73-year-old Janie Marie Davis and her husband, Edward Gene Davis, 74, were discovered deceased at their home. Janie, a White/Caucasian female, and her husband were well-known and active members of their community, making the news of their sudden deaths all the more devastating.
Authorities were called to the Davis residence where they found the couple on their back
porch. The initial investigation, conducted by the Cleveland Police Department with the assistance of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, led officials to classify the incident as a murder-suicide. While the specific details of what led to the tragic event were not publicly released, the preliminary findings pointed to a grim conclusion within the home, ruling out the involvement of any outside suspects.
Janie was born in Cleveland, Oklahoma, on May 23, 1945. She and her husband, Eddie, were high school sweethearts who married on May 22, 1965, and built a life together in their hometown. Janie had a career in the accounting department at P2S after working at American Home Savings and Loan. Together, she and her husband were entrepreneurs, owning and operating several local businesses, including a smoke shop and the Burger Barn. They were known for their love of the outdoors, particularly golfing, and their unwavering support for the Sooners. The couple's passing was a profound loss to their son and the wider community that remembered them for their vibrant lives.
