Tulsa’s residents reeled in shock as the gruesome details of a brutal murder came to light. On August 30, 1911, a bearded highwayman, identified as Tallerton, allegedly killed his wife in a heinous crime that has left the community shaken.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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