On a summer day in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the life of 80-year-old James 'Jim' Rosenlieb was tragically cut short. On June 11, 2018, the beloved husband, father, and grandfather was killed in a home invasion. The incident left his family and community in shock, as they mourned the loss of a man known for his generosity and active involvement in his church and with Habitat for Humanity.
For over nine years, he had been a dedicated volunteer with the Tuesday Morning Miracle Workers, a group that helped construct affordable housing in the Tulsa area.
The investigation into the senseless act of violence led authorities to a man who had previously worked at Rosenlieb's home. Rick Davison, a tree trimmer, was identified as the suspect. His own family played a crucial role in bringing him to justice, as they turned him in to the authorities. Faced with the evidence against him, Davison confessed to the murder of James Rosenlieb.
In the end, justice was served for the Rosenlieb family. Rick Davison was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. While the legal proceedings brought a close to the case, the community was left to remember a man who had dedicated his retirement to helping others. In his memory, a memorial fund was established through Green Country Habitat for Humanity to build a home in his honor, a lasting tribute to a life of service.
