GUILTY OK - Verlin 'Ray' Howard, 41, Tulsa, 4 Sept 2014 *Arrest*

[ProjectJim]

Just saw First 48 from Canada, felt moved the find out what happened, and discovered this thread. Very satisfied to see Rob convicted. More importantly I learned that Ray Howard was a good fellow, who had a very loyal, stand-up brother called Dewayne.

 

[dotr]

Nov 6 2025

'First 48' renewed interest in Tulsa-area murder of Verlin Howard. What to know about case

A Tulsa cold case featured in two seasons of "The First 48" ends in a 40-year sentence. Here's everything to know about Verlin Howard's murder.

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''Tyson is currently serving his sentence at the James Crabtree Correction Center in Helena, Oklahoma.

For Howard's family, and for viewers who followed the case on national TV, the story became a reminder that justice doesn't always come in 48 hours — sometimes, it takes years of relentless work.

On Howard's online memorial wall, just a dozen visitors have left tributes, many after watching the case unfold on "The First 48." Some knew him personally, recalling his kindness, Navy service and warm spirit.''