OSBI Seeks Public’s Help in 2017 Suspicious Death Case

OSBI Seeks Public’s Help in 2017 Suspicious Death Case

By Miami News-Digest

Unsolved Case in Chouteau, Oklahoma

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is renewing its request for public assistance in the unsolved 2017 death of Gregory Scott Loving, 51, in Chouteau.

Case Details

  • Date: October 29, 2017
  • Location: South 432 Road and West 610 Road, Chouteau, Oklahoma
  • Vehicle: Burnt 1993 Cadillac
  • Last Seen: Visiting a neighbor before driving home
  • Cause of Death: Still undetermined

Investigation Challenges

Authorities initially noted damage to Loving’s skull, but it was unclear whether the injuries were from the heat of the fire or another cause. The Oklahoma medical examiner had not determined his cause of death at the time of early investigations.

New Leads and Search for Persons of Interest

By 2019, Mayes County deputies were tracking new leads and searching for two individuals of interest believed to be in Oklahoma. However, investigators faced difficulties due to:

  • Fire destroying key evidence
  • Lack of a cell phone – Loving used a landline, making it harder to track communications

More details on this phase of the investigation can be found here.

Family's Plea for Justice

"There's a killer out there." – Kelli Newman, Sister
"That haunts me, just thinking about the way he died. He was burned alive." – Kelly Loving, Father

The Loving family continues to seek justice. Read more about their statements here.

How You Can Help

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Even the smallest piece of information could be vital in solving this case.

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Sources: News On 6, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation

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