OSBI's Missing in Oklahoma Day Comes to Cameron University Nov. 7: What Lawton Families Need to Know

Families in Lawton and Comanche County with a missing loved one get a rare in-person opportunity on Saturday, Nov. 7, when the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation hosts Missing in Oklahoma Day at Cameron University, 2800 W. Gore. The event runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to attend, though registration is available through an online Google form linked with this story. Representatives from partner agencies will be on hand to help families start new reports or supplement existing investigations, and relatives can provide DNA swabs that often prove critical in closing missing-person cases.

OSBI data points to roughly two dozen active or historical unresolved disappearances tied to Lawton and Comanche County since 2020, which makes this year’s stop here especially relevant. Families are encouraged to bring the missing person’s name, recent photos, and details about where they were last seen. The event was established in 2012 and carries added meaning in Oklahoma because of Francine’s Law, named for Francine Frost, who has been missing since 1981; the law requires law enforcement to report missing adults to the national database within 30 days.

If someone you love is missing, one Saturday morning could be the push a case needs. The Oklahoma Missing Person Clearinghouse, an OSBI resource, also remains available year-round for families who cannot attend. Do you know a family in Lawton who should hear about this event?