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Gloria Jean Leathers

Case from Oklahoma City, OK dated Dec 05, 1988

Victim Details

Gloria Jean Leathers

Female

Black / African American

Oklahoma City

OK

1988-12-05

29

Gloria

Jean Leathers

07/03/2026

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In the winter of 1988, a turbulent and violent relationship in Oklahoma City culminated in the tragic death of 29-year-old Gloria Jean Leathers. The tumultuous connection she shared with her live-in girlfriend, Wanda Jean Allen, had been marked by frequent disputes, often requiring police intervention. The couple, who had originally met in prison, were entangled in a cycle of conflict that would ultimately lead to a fatal confrontation.

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  • Oklahoman.com: Murder case stirs attention nationally
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