A Mother’s Ordinary Morning

On the morning of February 17, 1993, 24-year-old Tracy Michelle Samuels began her day like any other. She kissed her 7-year-old daughter, Kristina, goodbye as she boarded the school bus and then dropped off her 5-year-old son at her parents' home in Jenks, Oklahoma. Tracy mentioned she had a job interview scheduled that day, though she did not provide details about the position or its location. This routine start to the day would tragically mark the last time her family saw her. 

The Last Known Sighting

Later that day, a witness reported seeing Tracy at the Cherry Hill Apartments in West Tulsa. She was observed exiting her own vehicle—a dark blue 1988 GMC extended cab pickup—and entering a white GMC or Chevrolet flatbed truck driven by an unidentified white male with brown hair and a mustache, wearing a baseball cap. Notably, the witness described Tracy as appearing reluctant to get into the truck. 

A Mother's Absence

When Tracy failed to pick up Kristina from school that afternoon, alarm bells rang. It was uncharacteristic of her to be late, especially with her daughter's eighth birthday just two days away—a celebration she would never miss. Kristina waited at school until nearly 5:30 PM before realizing something was terribly wrong. 

The Abandoned Vehicle

The following evening, Tracy's pickup truck was discovered abandoned at the Cherry Hill Apartments, the same location where she was last seen. The vehicle's presence there, coupled with the witness account, deepened concerns about her safety. Despite extensive searches and investigations, no further trace of Tracy was found. ...Read More