On February 5, 1997, 51-year-old Edgar Joe Eddington was found murdered in his Tulsa, Oklahoma, mobile home at 7100 N. Yale. His wife, Vicky, discovered him near the front door after a violent attack in which he had been beaten and stabbed multiple times. Scene evidence indicates a fierce struggle: Eddington reportedly jumped through a window in an attempt to escape but was dragged back inside, where the assault continued.

Investigators concluded at least two people were involved, based on several different shoe prints found in and around the house. A puppy and Eddington’s wallet were taken, so robbery is considered a possible motive. Eddington was a championship breeder and trainer of pit bulls, known for prize-winning dogs and custom training harnesses. The homicide remains unsolved with no arrests reported.

Anyone with information about Edgar, his work with dogs, or activity near 7100 N. Yale on February 5, 1997 is asked to come forward.