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 1130. 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. Yarkin served in the Army during World War II. He was married to Mattie Francis. He was a father to 4 daughters and a grandfather. He was kind and generous.

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