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Crime in Oklahoma

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This article refers to crime in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.

Statistics

In 2008, there were 145,144 crimes reported in Oklahoma, including 212 murders.[1] In 2014, there were 131,726 crimes reported, including 175 murders.[1]

168 people were murdered on April 19, 1995, in the Oklahoma City bombing.

On June 13, 1977, three young girls were raped and murdered at Camp Scott, a Girl Scout Camp located in Mayes County, Oklahoma. The case remains unsolved.

Capital punishment laws

Capital punishment is applied in this state.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Oklahoma Crime Rates 1960 - 2013". www.disastercenter.com. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Facts about capital punishment - the death penalty". www.religioustolerance.org. Retrieved 20 May 2019.