The Unsolved Killing of Sandra Kay Carter Davis (Sallisaw, Oklahoma)

Sandra Kay Davis was a mother of five who wonder what happened to her.

The Unsolved Killing of Sandra Kay Carter Davis (Sallisaw, Oklahoma)

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On June 2, 1978, 35-year-old Sandra Kay Carter Davis – a Sallisaw, Oklahoma mother of five – vanished after a night out. Nearly six months later, over the Thanksgiving holiday, her remains were found in a shallow grave. Decades have passed, yet her murder remains unsolved. This report provides a deep dive into the case: the timeline of events, details of the crime, the subsequent investigation (including a renewed push by Sheriff Ron Lockhart in 2013), the involvement of a notorious local figure Herman “Edward” Lamb Jr. as an early suspect, the media coverage from 1978 to present, and an analysis of law enforcement’s follow-up (or lack thereof) in the years since.

Editor’s Note: My Grandfather owned the building which was once Ray’s Bar in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. When I looked on TikTok researching this case a podcaster pointed out the same building that my Grandfather had turned into a liquor store when I was growing up.

Incident Timeline and Discovery of the Body

Last Known Sighting (June 1978): Sandra Kay Carter Davis was last seen on the night of June 2, 1978 at Ray’s Bar in Sallisaw​. Witnesses saw the young mother entering the local bar that evening​. She did not return home that night to her mother’s house, where she lived with her five daughters, and was soon reported missing. For months, family and authorities had no answers as to her whereabouts.

Remains Found (November 1978): On November 22–23, 1978, during the Thanksgiving holiday, two hunters and their children made a grim discovery in a remote field at the base of Wild Horse Mountain, an area south of Sallisaw and west of Highway 59​. In a shallow grave – only about 8 to 10 inches deep – they found skeletal remains and personal effects. The remains were identified as Sandra Carter Davis, confirming the worst fears of her family. Based on the condition of the grave and remains, investigators believed the body had been buried there for at least six months​, consistent with the timing of her June disappearance.

Condition of the Grave and Body: The shallow grave was located in an open field on leased land in the Wild Horse Mountain area. Notably, the leaseholder later recalled seeing disturbed soil back in June (around the time Sandra went missing) but had dismissed it, assuming someone tried to plant cannabis on the property​. Only after heavy autumn rains eroded the soil did the burial site become obvious, leading to its discovery. Investigators noted unusual details at the scene: Sandra’s blouse and bra were still on her remains, but her pants and underwear had been removed and neatly folded beneath her body. Her shoes were missing from the grave, and no murder weapon was recovered at the site​.

Evidence of Homicide: Early evidence immediately indicated that Sandra had met a violent end rather than an accident. Her blouse was stained and had cuts, suggesting she had been stabbed​. This was supported by the condition of her bones: investigators found several broken ribs, likely caused by stab wounds penetrating her torso​. The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner concluded that the cause of death was consistent with homicidal violence (stabbing). With a clear case of murder on their hands, local law enforcement in Sequoyah County now had to determine who killed Sandra Davis and why.

The Initial Investigation and Search for Clues (1978–1980s)

Sandra’s murder investigation in 1978 faced significant challenges from the start. By the time her body was found in November, it had been exposed to the elements for months, yielding only skeletal remains and a handful of physical clues. Investigators combed the shallow grave and surrounding area for anything that might point to a killer. They collected Sandra’s clothing and personal items from the grave for analysis. Unfortunately, forensic science in 1978 was limited – DNA profiling was not yet available, and much of the evidence was degraded.

Crime Scene Details: The manner in which Sandra’s clothing was found (with her lower garments removed and folded) raised suspicions that a sexual assault may have been involved, or that the killer deliberately staged the body​. However, due to decomposition, it was difficult to confirm sexual assault. The missing shoes and absence of a weapon suggested the perpetrator took steps to remove evidence. Detectives could tell Sandra had been killed elsewhere or at least above ground (given the shallow hurried burial) and then hastily hidden in the remote field. The Wild Horse Mountain location is secluded, which hinted that the killer was familiar with the area and confident the grave wouldn’t be easily found.

Witnesses and Last Known Activities: Investigators retraced Sandra’s final known hours on June 2. She had gone to Ray’s Bar in downtown Sallisaw that night. It’s not clear from public reports whether she went there alone or with friends. Ray’s Bar patrons were interviewed, and police learned Sandra left the bar late that night, possibly with someone, or at least headed out on her own. One report indicates she was last seen leaving the bar (time unspecified) and then effectively vanished​. Any witnesses who might have seen her after she walked out of Ray’s were crucial, but it’s unclear if any solid leads emerged. Given that Sallisaw was a small community, rumors likely swirled, but official leads were scant in initial reports.

Immediate Suspicions: With a violent homicide evident, Sequoyah County authorities considered known offenders in the area who might be capable of such a crime. According to later accounts, Herman Edward “Eddie” Lamb Jr. – a local man with a checkered criminal history – quickly came onto the radar as a possible suspect. In fact, “at one point in the investigation, Herman Edward Lamb, Jr. was a suspect” in Sandra’s murder​. Lamb was a Sallisaw native with a reputation for violence, and his name was circulating in connection to other crimes. However, in 1978 investigators found no direct evidence linking Lamb to Sandra’s death​.Without physical evidence or eyewitness testimony tying him to the crime scene, no charges were filed against Lamb (or anyone else) at that time.

Case Goes Cold: Despite the efforts of law enforcement in late 1978 and 1979, the investigation stalled. They had a homicide with few leads – a buried body discovered long after the fact, scant forensic evidence, and no obvious motive. Sandra was a young mother with no known enemies; her night out at a local bar was a routine outing that tragically ended in her death. In the absence of an immediate suspect or breakthrough, the case gradually turned cold. By the early 1980s, the Sandra Carter Davis murder was an unsolved file in the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s office, receiving little active attention as years went by.

2013: Sheriff Ron Lockhart Reopens the Cold Case

For decades, Sandra’s case remained unsolved and relatively dormant. That changed in 2013, when a renewed push by both family and a new sheriff brought the case back into the spotlight. Sheriff Ron Lockhart, who took office in Sequoyah County in 2009, made cold cases a priority. In early 2013, his office achieved a breakthrough in an unrelated cold case – the 1997 murder of Mitchell Nixon, which led to the arrest of a suspect in March 2013 after years of investigation​. This success gave hope to families of other victims.

Family’s Plea for Justice: One of Sandra Davis’s daughters, Kristi Soileau, had grown up with lingering questions about her mother’s fate. (In fact, Kristi later revealed that as a child she was initially told her mother died of “natural causes,” and only at age 11 did she stumble upon a newspaper clipping that revealed her mother had been murdered – a moment that forever changed her understanding of her past.) By 2013, Kristi was an adult who desperately wanted answers. After seeing Sheriff Lockhart solve the 1997 cold case, Kristi Soileau personally reached out to the sheriff and urged him to reopen her mother’s case​. Her timing was fortuitous, as Lockhart already had a list of cold cases “going back almost 30 years” that he was reviewing​– Sandra’s 1978 murder being one of the oldest.

Sheriff Lockhart’s Announcement: In April 2013, Sheriff Ron Lockhart publicly announced that he was reopening the investigation into Sandra Carter Davis’s 35-year-old unsolved slaying​. He confirmed to media that the case file – long shelved – was being actively examined for new leads. Lockhart summarized the basic facts for the public, noting that “the body of 35-year-old Sandra Carter Davis was found by hunters on Wild Horse Mountain on Thanksgiving Day, 1978 – six months after she was last seen leaving a bar in Sallisaw”​. He also reaffirmed what the original investigators suspected: Sandra “was stabbed to death.”​

Sheriff Lockhart credited Sandra’s daughter for spurring this effort, saying that Kristi Soileau’s request – coming “after the recent arrest of a man for an unrelated 1997 slaying” – prompted him to take a fresh look​. (The “unrelated 1997 slaying” refers to the above-mentioned cold case arrest; seeing that killer brought to justice gave Kristi hope for her mother’s case.)

New Forensic Testing – DNA Evidence: Perhaps the most significant development in 2013 was the application of modern forensics. Lockhart revealed that biological evidence from the 1978 crime scene had been preserved and was now submitted for DNA testing​. “The case file provided some leads and ... DNA from the crime is being tested,” he told reporters in 2013. This was a crucial step – forensic technology unavailable in the 1970s could now potentially identify the killer if any DNA profile (from blood, saliva, or other bodily fluids on Sandra’s clothing) could be obtained and matched to a suspect.

Lockhart did not publicly name any suspect in 2013. However, the implication was that if the DNA profile from the scene matched an individual (for example, a known offender in the national DNA database or someone recently arrested), it could crack the case. It’s notable that Lockhart mentioned a “man recently arrested in an unrelated murder case” whose DNA was being tested against the evidence​. This suggests investigators were checking if the perpetrator of the 1997 murder (or another recent arrestee) could also have been involved in Sandra’s killing. In all likelihood, this was simply due diligence – comparing known criminals’ DNA to cold case evidence – rather than a specific strong suspect.

Public Hopes and Uncertain Outcome: The reopening of the case and news of DNA testing gave Sandra’s family a surge of hope. After 35 years of silence, there was a chance for answers. Local TV stations and newspapers ran stories highlighting the development. However, as of this writing, the results of the DNA testing have never been publicly disclosed. According to Oklahoma Cold Cases, “media reports in 2013 [indicated] there was DNA to be tested but it’s unknown what the outcome was.”​ In other words, if a DNA profile was obtained, it either did not match anyone in law enforcement databases, or it was too degraded/inconclusive to be useful – or authorities have kept any findings confidential as the investigation remains technically open. Sadly, despite this 2013 flurry of activity, no arrests or charges were announced in the wake of the renewed inquiry, and Sandra’s case remained unsolved.

A Notorious Suspect: Herman Edward “Eddie” Lamb Jr.

One name looms large in the lore surrounding Sandra’s murder: Herman Edward Lamb Jr. Often known by the nickname “Eddie Lamb,” he was initially suspected in Sandra Carter Davis’s killing​, though never charged. Understanding Lamb’s background provides insight into why investigators (and the community) considered him a viable suspect – and why the case’s failure to be solved is especially haunting in hindsight.

Local Criminal with a Violent History: Herman Edward Lamb Jr. was born and raised in Sallisaw (born in 1946)​. By the late 1970s, Lamb was a familiar figure to law enforcement across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and even into other states. He had a lengthy criminal record dating back to his youth – including auto theft as a teenager and various other offenses​. More pertinently, Lamb had a reputation for violence against women and was suspected in multiple homicides.

In the mid-1970s, Lamb left a trail of mayhem across state lines. On December 3, 1977 – just six months before Sandra’s disappearance – a 21-year-old Illinois woman, Denise Stahlhut, was raped and murdered after leaving the tavern where she worked. Her body was found in the trunk of her car a few days later. That case went unsolved for decades, but Lamb later emerged as the perpetrator​. (Much later, DNA would tie Lamb to the Stahlhut murder, resulting in his conviction.) The proximity in time between the Illinois murder and Sandra’s murder (late 1977 and mid 1978) is chilling and has led to speculation that Lamb could have been on a violent spree during that era.

Suspected in 1978: When Sandra’s body was found in November 1978, Herman “Eddie” Lamb Jr. was one of the individuals investigators quietly considered. He was known to frequent bars in eastern Oklahoma and had connections in Sallisaw. No public record indicates Lamb had a personal connection to Sandra, but the modus operandi – a woman abducted after leaving a bar at night, then murdered and dumped – was consistent with what authorities would later learn about Lamb’s crimes. Still, in 1978 there was no hard evidence tying him to Sandra. It remained an unproven suspicion.

The 1985 Mass Murder Acquittal: Lamb’s notoriety in Oklahoma grew exponentially in the mid-1980s. In July 1985, a horrific crime shook the state: Lamb’s ex-wife, Linda Wheeler (age 35), and three of her children (ages 9, 11, and 13) went missing from Oklahoma City. Months later, their decomposed remains were found at a remote campsite near Sallisaw (Lamb’s hometown)​. All had been savagely killed (the children showed evidence of beatings and stab wounds). Lamb, who had a prior relationship with Linda and was the father of one of her children, was charged with four counts of first-degree murder in those slayings​. The case against him was largely circumstantial – for example, a witness saw a man fitting Lamb’s description in the area where the bodies were dumped, and someone resembling him suspiciously returned Linda’s vehicle to a dealership to claim a finder’s fee​.. However, at trial the evidence wasn’t strong enough: in 1985, Lamb was tried and acquitted for the murders of his ex-wife and her children​. No one else was ever prosecuted for that crime, leaving the 1985 family massacre officially unsolved and cementing Lamb’s dark reputation in the community​. (In a grisly epilogue, about two weeks after that acquittal, the 14-year-old son of Herman Lamb – Terry Lamb – was found dead as well, near the same area, under suspicious circumstances​. That death was also never solved, though some speculated it was either an act of revenge or another of Lamb’s many secrets.)

Convicted of 1977 Murder (Illinois): Lamb’s capacity for violence was finally confirmed in a court of law decades later. Thanks to advancements in DNA technology and dogged efforts by the victim’s family, Lamb was convicted on January 17, 2009 of the 1977 rape and murder of Denise Stahlhut​. The DNA evidence from that Illinois crime scene conclusively linked him to the murder, and he received a prison sentence of over 100 years​. This conviction revealed Lamb as a serial predator: by that time, investigators strongly suspected him in other unsolved cases as well. In fact, authorities in Tulsa, Oklahoma were examining Lamb in connection with at least one unsolved 1970s homicide in their city​. It also emerged that Lamb had been serving time for yet another violent crime in Florida in the late 1980s (the murder of a nightclub dancer in Gainesville in 1987)​.

Given this history, it’s easy to see why Herman “Eddie” Lamb Jr. is often mentioned in the same breath as Sandra Carter Davis’s case. He was exactly the kind of person capable of such a murder, and he was operating in the region during that time. According to the Oklahoma Cold Cases organization, Lamb was indeed a suspect in Sandra’s case at one stage, but no evidence ever linked him definitively. Tragically, if Lamb was responsible, he evaded justice for Sandra’s murder just as he initially did in other cases. Lamb died in prison in the late 2010s (after spending only a few years of his Illinois sentence)​, meaning if he held any secrets about June 2, 1978, those died with him. The specter of Lamb thus looms over Sandra’s case as an unproven but tantalizing theory.

Media Coverage: Local Reports and (Lack of) National Attention

1978 – Local News: At the time of Sandra’s disappearance and the discovery of her body, media coverage was primarily local and regional. Sallisaw is a small city in eastern Oklahoma (Sequoyah County), and the story was covered by nearby outlets – such as the Sequoyah County Times and newspapers in neighboring areas (Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Muskogee, Oklahoma). Initial news reports in June 1978 likely noted that a local woman and mother of five was missing after a night out. When her remains were found in November 1978, local newspapers reported the discovery of a body near Wild Horse Mountain, later identifying it as Sandra Carter Davis once authorities released that information​. These reports would have included basic details (last seen at Ray’s Bar, found by hunters, apparent foul play). However, the case did not receive national news coverage in 1978. This was an era long before 24-hour news channels and internet virality, and sadly, a single homicide in rural Oklahoma – with no immediate suspect or sensational angle at the time – did not captivate national press. It was largely overshadowed by other news.

One reason the case remained low-profile was the lack of progress or dramatic developments in the investigation. There were no high-profile manhunts or arrests in Sandra’s case that might have drawn broader media interest. The story persisted in the memories of local residents and was occasionally mentioned in the context of unsolved cases in Oklahoma, but it faded from headlines after the initial reports.

Coverage in the 1980s and 1990s: For many years, Sandra Davis’s murder saw little media attention. It essentially became a cold case footnote, sometimes referenced when discussing unsolved homicides in the state. If Herman “Eddie” Lamb had ever been formally named or charged, that certainly would have been big news – but he wasn’t, so his possible connection remained unofficial. Interestingly, when Lamb went on trial in 1985 for the murder of his ex-wife and children, some in the local media recalled that he had also been looked at for other crimes. There may have been passing references to the unsolved murder of a Sallisaw woman (Sandra) in background articles about Lamb, but these were not front-page news. The focus then was on the sensational 1985 family murder case (which did receive statewide coverage and even wire service attention via UPI/AP, given the lurid nature of the crime and later his acquittal).

2013 – Renewed Media Spotlight: The reopening of Sandra’s case in 2013 brought a surge of media coverage, primarily in Oklahoma and the bordering Fort Smith/Western Arkansas region. Local TV news stations aired segments on the cold case. For example, KFSM Channel 5 (5NEWS) in Fort Smith ran a story titled “Daughter Waits for Answers in Mother’s 1978 Murder,” highlighting Kristi Soileau’s push for justice and including interviews with her and Sheriff Lockhart. In that piece, the daughter recounted her personal journey discovering the truth about her mom’s death, and Sheriff Lockhart discussed the evidence (noting that “evidence collected at the scene in 1978 pointed to the victim being stabbed to death. ‘We think she was probably stabbed,’” he said, underscoring the brutality) – a direct confirmation of the earlier forensic findings.

Meanwhile, Oklahoma City media also picked up the story via the Associated Press. An AP news brief was published in April 2013 (carried by outlets like KTUL Tulsa and KOCO Oklahoma City) reporting that the Sequoyah County Sheriff had reopened the 35-year-old cold case​. These reports reiterated the key facts for a broader audience: how Sandra’s body had been found in 1978, the case had gone unsolved, and now after decades the sheriff was investigating again with modern DNA tests​. The regional press cast it as both a human interest story (a family’s long wait for answers) and a true-crime mystery potentially on the cusp of being solved.

National Attention: Despite this renewed interest, Sandra’s case still did not become a major national news item. It was, however, shared on wire services and thus reached some national audiences in brief. For instance, the AP story could have appeared in some national news websites’ “odd news” or crime sections. But it did not gain sustained national coverage or feature on national crime shows. Unlike some higher-profile cold cases, Sandra Davis’s murder was not featured on programs like Unsolved Mysteries or America’s Most Wanted – likely because there was no known fugitive or active mystery that producers thought would engage a wide audience at the time those shows were popular. It remained a regional cold case story.

In recent years, the case has seen growing attention in the online true crime community. Websites like Oklahoma Cold Cases (a nonprofit organization focused on unsolved crimes in the state) have detailed Sandra’s case for a new generation of readers​. Social media and forums occasionally discuss the case, especially in the context of Herman Lamb’s suspected crimes. A few local podcasts and even TikTok videos have mentioned her story, often tagged with #coldcase or #Sallisaw, bringing it modestly into the digital public eye. This crowdsourced interest, however, is a far cry from the kind of intensive national media scrutiny that can sometimes spur cold case resolutions.

Law Enforcement Follow-Up and Case Status

Investigation Challenges: The investigation of Sandra Kay Carter Davis’s murder has been hampered by both the passage of time and possibly limited initial resources. In 1978, the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) worked the case, but without leads or forensic capabilities, the case went cold. Critical evidence – such as any DNA – lay dormant for decades until technology caught up. By then, memories had faded and potential witnesses aged or passed away.

Lack of Resolution: Over the years, there has been understandable frustration from Sandra’s family and the public that her killer was never brought to justice. For a long time, it seemed the case received little follow-up. After the early investigation fizzled, there were no significant updates until the 2013 reopening. This gap of more than three decades is unfortunately not uncommon with cold cases, especially those from the 1970s. However, some have wondered if more could have been done earlier – for instance, when Herman Lamb was charged in 1985 with another Sallisaw-area crime, could investigators have revisited Sandra’s case then? It’s unclear if they did to any substantial extent. The record suggests that Lamb was indeed questioned or considered back then for any similar unsolved crimes, but again with no proof, it remained speculation.

2013 Reopening Outcome: When Sheriff Lockhart reactivated the case in 2013, it was a sign of hope, but the outcome illustrates the difficulty of these old cases. Despite testing DNA evidence, no arrest resulted. By all indications, the forensic testing did not match any known suspect, or at least not enough to act upon. Sheriff Lockhart noted that the case file “provided some leads”​, but those leads have not materialized into a solved case as of today. After 2013, there have been no public announcements of new evidence or suspects. The case has, in effect, gone cold once more.

Current Status (2025): Sandra Carter Davis’s homicide remains an open cold case. The OSBI continues to list her case on its Cold Case Files, summarizing her murder and asking for tips​. The Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office also presumably still welcomes any information – the Oklahoma Cold Cases site even provides the sheriff’s contact number for anyone with a lead​. In recent years, no new developments have been reported in the media. Sheriff Ron Lockhart has since left office (he served as sheriff from 2009 to 2016). It’s unknown if subsequent sheriffs have pursued additional angles on the case. Sometimes, DNA from cold cases is periodically run through databases as they expand, so it’s possible that as DNA technology improves (e.g. using genetic genealogy techniques that have solved other decades-old cases), Sandra’s case could get another shot at being solved in the future.

Public Criticism and Memory: Public criticism of the investigation has not been extensively documented in media, but there is an undercurrent of frustration among those who remember the case. The fact that a suspected serial killer like Herman “Eddie” Lamb was long thought to be a culprit but never officially linked leaves many uneasy. If Lamb was the killer, then justice was never served for Sandra (Lamb faced justice for other crimes much later, but never for Sandra). If Lamb was not the killer, that means a dangerous person potentially went unidentified and unpunished. Either scenario is troubling. Some community members have wondered if clues were missed in the initial investigation, or if there was a lack of urgency because Sandra was a young divorced woman frequenting a bar (a victim-blaming mentality not uncommon in the 1970s). There’s no clear evidence of investigative negligence, but simply a lack of evidence altogether.

Sandra’s family, especially her daughters, have periodically kept her memory alive and called for action. In interviews, her children have expressed heartbreak that they grew up without their mother and that her killer was never found. Kristi Soileau’s determination in 2013 showed the impact of the case on the family – she literally had to ask the sheriff to look into it again, highlighting that without family advocacy, the case might have stayed untouched. This reveals a broader theme in cold cases: persistence matters. Families who continue to push can make a difference in getting attention on a case. The flip side is that when cases languish for so long, evidence can be lost or degrade, and opportunities to catch the culprit (while still alive) diminish.

In Sandra’s case, if the leading theory was Herman Lamb, the opportunity to confront him specifically for this murder is now gone, as Lamb died in prison around 2018–2019 while serving his life sentence for the Illinois murder​. Any secrets he held are lost unless he confided in someone. Law enforcement must rely on cold evidence and any still-extant witnesses. It’s not publicly known whether Lamb was ever definitively cleared by DNA in Sandra’s case (for instance, if his DNA was compared and did not match the crime scene, which could be possible if DNA was found that wasn’t his). Such details are typically kept confidential unless charges are brought.

Ongoing Hope: The case of Sandra Kay Carter Davis remains open, and law enforcement agencies continue to solicit tips. Even after 47 years, there is hope that someone with knowledge might come forward – perhaps a witness who stayed silent or even the perpetrator confiding in others over the years. The advances in forensic science also offer hope. Genetic genealogy (tracing relatives of a DNA sample through genealogy databases) has solved many cold cases recently and could be attempted if a usable DNA profile from Sandra’s case exists.

To this day, Sandra’s five daughters and extended family still seek closure. They have waited nearly half a century for answers about who took their mother’s life. Community members in Sallisaw, especially those who remember 1978, also remain eager to see justice served. Sheriff Lockhart’s successor has several unsolved cases on the books (he mentioned having 8 or 9 cold cases total as of 2013​), and each represents a family awaiting answers.

Conclusion

The murder of Sandra Kay Carter Davis is a stark reminder of how a case can slip through the cracks of time. All the elements of a solvable crime seemed to be there – a victim last seen in a public place, a community rife with rumors of a known violent individual, physical evidence left behind – yet without the right break, it remained unsolved. The involvement of figures like Herman Edward “Eddie” Lamb Jr. adds an extra layer of intrigue and tragedy, suggesting that Sandra may have been one of multiple victims of a serial killer who evaded justice for years.

Media coverage, both at the time and since, illustrates how the story of a mother of five who met a cruel end resonated primarily at the local level. While it never became a household name nationally, the case has haunted those in eastern Oklahoma. Thanks to efforts in 2013, the file is not just gathering dust – it was re-energized, if only briefly, and new evidence was tested. That gave a glimmer of hope that the truth might still be uncovered.

As of 2025, we still ask: Who killed Sandra Davis, and why? Was it the man long suspected but never proven (Lamb), or someone entirely off the radar? Each aspect of the case – from the timeline of her disappearance, the manner in which her body was concealed, the investigative leads, to the media narratives – contributes to understanding both the crime and the challenges in solving it. Law enforcement has not declared the case closed, so anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities​oklahomacoldcases.org. The enduring hope is that with community awareness and modern investigative tools, Sandra Kay Carter Davis’s murderer can yet be identified, allowing her family some measure of justice and peace at last.

Sources:

• Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Cold Case Summary – Sandra Kay Carter-Davis (1978)​oklahoma.gov​oklahoma.gov

• Oklahoma Cold Cases (Nonprofit) – Case Profile: Sandra Kay Carter Davis​oklahomacoldcases.org​oklahomacoldcases.org

• Associated Press (via KTUL News) – “Sheriff Reopens 1978 Sallisaw Murder Cold Case” (April 29, 2013)​ktul.com​ktul.com

• KOCO News (ABC Oklahoma City) – “35-year-old cold case reopened in Sequoyah County” (April 29, 2013)​koco.com​koco.com

• NewsOn6 (Griffin Media Tulsa) – “Sequoyah County Sheriff Makes Arrest In 1997 Cold Case Murder” (March 6, 2013), context on cold case initiative​newson6.com​newson6.com

• Background on Herman Edward “Eddie” Lamb Jr.: Tulsa World/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via Tapatalk archives – “Delayed justice: One family’s obsession…suspected serial killer…,” detailing Lamb’s 2009 conviction and prior acquittal​tapatalk.com​tapatalk.com. Oklahoma Cold Cases site also notes Lamb’s suspect status in Sandra’s case​oklahomacoldcases.org.