Misc Weird. Bodies found in submerged cars in Oklahoma Lake

ekf028 · 09-19-2013, 10:28 PM

http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.as...0_OLHMIY729745

Submerged cars found in Foss Lake may solve cold cases
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press

FOSS — For more than a generation, this rural community has been haunted by a mystery: What happened to a group of teens who disappeared in the early 1970s after heading to a high school football game?

Now police believe they may have an answer after divers on a training exercise discovered a car containing skeletal remains in a murky lake. Divers also recovered a second vehicle containing bones, and investigators were working Wednesday to find other cold cases that might match the grim discovery.

The cars were found not far from a marina, but Custer County Sheriff Bruce Peoples said it was no surprise that the murky waters held a secret.

"This lake isn't crystal clear. It's a typical western Oklahoma lake with a lot of silt in it. The visibility is only 6 to 12 inches on a good day," Peoples said. "We'll consider it a mystery until we prove otherwise."

The sheriff said it was entirely possible that people simply drove into Foss Lake and drowned. Foss about 15 miles west of Clinton.

"We know that to happen, even if you know your way around. It can happen that quick," he added.

The sheriff said he was confident the dive teams had found the three boys because one of the cars was a Chevrolet Camaro that appeared to match the description of the vehicle the boys were in when they vanished in 1970. The other was a Chevrolet from the early 1950s.

"We thought it was just going to be stolen vehicles, and that's not what it turned out to be, obviously," Randolph said.

The origins of the second vehicle were less clear. It was found 50 feet from the end of a boat ramp.

Tim Porter of Enid said he believed the remains could be those of his grandfather, John Albert Porter, who disappeared along with two other people in 1969.

"Forty-something years of wondering who or why. If it is my grandfather in there, it's a gift," Tim Porter said.

The sheriff said Wednesday he was not sure whether the cars held five or six bodies. The state medical examiner's office believed the remains of six people were recovered.

The bones were being sent to the medical examiner's office for identification and to determine the cause of death.

Highway Patrol spokeswoman Betsy Randolph said divers had found three skulls as of Tuesday evening, and they planned to continue looking for more remains.

Authorities hoped the discoveries will offer some relief to families who may have gone decades wondering where a missing loved one was.

"We're hoping these individuals, that this is going to bring some sort of closure to some families out there who have been waiting to hear about missing people," Randolph said. "If that's the case, then we're thrilled."

Psyko Tek · 09-19-2013, 10:30 PM

ain't wierd that is right where I left them, quit ****in' with what ain't your business

jspchief · 09-19-2013, 10:33 PM

finally something to talk about tonight

Demonpenz · 09-19-2013, 10:34 PM

determine the cause of death? Probably ****ing drowning geniouses

Dante84 · 09-19-2013, 10:34 PM

CHIEFS WIN!!!!!!!!!!

Psyko Tek · 09-19-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

determine the cause of death? Probably ****ing drowning geniouses

nope blunt force trama I am not a patient man

Demonpenz · 09-19-2013, 10:38 PM

more like blunt force drama...am i right?

**CrazyPhuD** · 09-19-2013, 10:39 PM

The early 70s? So they actually got to see a chiefs playoff win????

Demonpenz · 09-19-2013, 10:40 PM

then carl came along and they took the easy way out

**DaFace** · 09-19-2013, 10:45 PM

Damn. I was wondering where I left those.

cosmo20002 · 09-19-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ekf028

Weird. Bodies found in submerged cars in Oklahoma Lake

Some people will follow their GPS no matter what it says.

ekf028 · 09-19-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyko Tek

ain't wierd that is right where I left them, quit ****in' with what ain't your business

Sorry man

Psyko Tek · 09-19-2013, 11:53 PM

did you open the trunk?

**CrazyPhuD** · 09-19-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyko Tek

did you open the trunk?

Why? Is there junk in the trunk?

ClevelandBronco · 09-19-2013, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ekf028

Authorities hoped the discoveries will offer some relief to families who may have gone decades wondering where a missing loved one was.

I guess it's better than finding a long lost loved one at a Waffle House, but I wouldn't exactly call finding dead bodies a relief.

09-19-2013, 10:28 PM
ekf028 Starter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wagoner, Oklahoma Casino cash: $10008925	Weird. Bodies found in submerged cars in Oklahoma Lake http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.as...0_OLHMIY729745 Submerged cars found in Foss Lake may solve cold cases By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press FOSS — For more than a generation, this rural community has been haunted by a mystery: What happened to a group of teens who disappeared in the early 1970s after heading to a high school football game? Now police believe they may have an answer after divers on a training exercise discovered a car containing skeletal remains in a murky lake. Divers also recovered a second vehicle containing bones, and investigators were working Wednesday to find other cold cases that might match the grim discovery. The cars were found not far from a marina, but Custer County Sheriff Bruce Peoples said it was no surprise that the murky waters held a secret. "This lake isn't crystal clear. It's a typical western Oklahoma lake with a lot of silt in it. The visibility is only 6 to 12 inches on a good day," Peoples said. "We'll consider it a mystery until we prove otherwise." The sheriff said it was entirely possible that people simply drove into Foss Lake and drowned. Foss about 15 miles west of Clinton. "We know that to happen, even if you know your way around. It can happen that quick," he added. The sheriff said he was confident the dive teams had found the three boys because one of the cars was a Chevrolet Camaro that appeared to match the description of the vehicle the boys were in when they vanished in 1970. The other was a Chevrolet from the early 1950s. "We thought it was just going to be stolen vehicles, and that's not what it turned out to be, obviously," Randolph said. The origins of the second vehicle were less clear. It was found 50 feet from the end of a boat ramp. Tim Porter of Enid said he believed the remains could be those of his grandfather, John Albert Porter, who disappeared along with two other people in 1969. "Forty-something years of wondering who or why. If it is my grandfather in there, it's a gift," Tim Porter said. The sheriff said Wednesday he was not sure whether the cars held five or six bodies. The state medical examiner's office believed the remains of six people were recovered. The bones were being sent to the medical examiner's office for identification and to determine the cause of death. Highway Patrol spokeswoman Betsy Randolph said divers had found three skulls as of Tuesday evening, and they planned to continue looking for more remains. Authorities hoped the discoveries will offer some relief to families who may have gone decades wondering where a missing loved one was. "We're hoping these individuals, that this is going to bring some sort of closure to some families out there who have been waiting to hear about missing people," Randolph said. "If that's the case, then we're thrilled."
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