Yarkin S Harley

Date Found: June 23, 1979

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Investigating Agency: Tulsa Crime Stoppers

(918) 585-5209

71-year-old Yarkin S. Harley was living in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his daughter when he was violently murdered.

On June 23rd, 1979, Yarkin’s body was found lying between two cars at 108 E. Archer at 11:30 pm. He’d been stabbed once in the neck and viciously beaten about his head. It was his 72nd birthday.

Yarkin grew up in the Eufaula area. He was Muscogee Creek Nation. He served in the Army during World War II. Yarkin was married to Mattie Francis and was a father to 4 daughters, a grandfather, and a great-grandfather. He is remembered for being kind and generous.

Please call the Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-2677 with any information in the heinous murder of veteran Yarkin S Harley.