First Victim of Tulsa Race Massacre Identified Through DNA
The remains of World War I veteran C. L. Daniel were discovered in a mass grave, bringing closure to his family after over a century.
- C. L. Daniel's remains were identified using DNA from his descendants.
- Daniel's body was found during a 2021 excavation in Oaklawn Cemetery.
- The identification marks the first since the 2001 Tulsa Race Riot Commission report.
- More than 120 graves have been found in the ongoing search for massacre victims.
- The city plans to continue searching for other victims starting July 22.
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