A Routine Evening Turns Tragic

On the evening of January 25, 1982, 33-year-old Anthony Yokes was attending to his duties at the Highway Oil Company gas station, located at 2508 North Federal Highway in Boynton Beach, Florida. The day had been typical, with customers coming and going, fueling their vehicles, and exchanging brief pleasantries. As dusk settled, the atmosphere remained calm, giving no indication of the impending tragedy.

The Robbery and Murder

At approximately 7:30 p.m., the routine was violently disrupted. Assailants entered the gas station with the intent to rob. During the course of the robbery, Yokes was fatally shot, leaving him mortally wounded. The perpetrators quickly fled the scene, leaving behind a community in shock and a family in mourning. The suddenness and brutality of the crime sent ripples through the small town, where such violent acts were rare....Read More