In the late summer of 2017, the life of 33-year-old Tiffany Godwin was tragically cut short in her Norman, Oklahoma home. A vibrant mother and the oldest of five siblings, she was remembered for her contagious laugh and her ability to find joy even in difficult times. Tiffany was a protector to her younger siblings and a fierce 'mama bear' to her own four children.
She had graduated from Norman High School in 2002 and was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend to many.
On Saturday, August 26, 2017, police were called to conduct a welfare check at Godwin's residence in southeast Norman, where they made a grim discovery. Tiffany Godwin was found deceased inside, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Her death was quickly ruled a homicide, leaving her family and community in shock and mourning.
The investigation into her murder led authorities to identify two suspects. Arrest warrants for first-degree murder were issued for 30-year-old Charles Curtis Hornback and 29-year-old Ashlee Nicole Vasquez. In the days following the discovery of Godwin's body, one of the suspects, a man with connections to Marlow, Oklahoma, turned himself into the police. The details regarding the apprehension of the second suspect remain less clear from available online sources.
Tiffany's obituary paints a picture of a woman who was the life of the party and had a knack for turning uncomfortable situations into jokes. She was a resilient individual who faced adversity with a smile and was dedicated to providing for her children. Her unexpected and violent death left a void in the lives of her loved ones, who continue to remember her as a loving mother with an unforgettable spirit.
