Police Say Body Found In East Tulsa Pond Was Sheila Scott

Tulsa Police say the state Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed that the body found in an east Tulsa pond last month is that of Sheila Scott also known as Sheila Sharpe.

Friday, November 18th 2011, 2:48 pm

By: News 9


Tulsa Police say the state Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed that the body found in an east Tulsa pond last month is that of Sheila Scott also known as Sheila Sharpe.

On October, 25, 2011 a woman called police after her dog retrieved a left shoe and human foot from the pond in the 500 block of South Mingo.

Tulsa Police and the city of Tulsa Public Works Department drained the pond revealing a Ford Expedition. Once the Expedition was pulled from the pond the vehicle was confirmed to belong to Sheila Scott. Human remains were discovered inside.

10/26/2011 Related Story: Tulsa Police Drain Retention Pond In Search For Body Parts

The Oklahoma ME's Office took custody of the remains and Thursday confirmed they were Sheila Scott. Police say identification was made through medical records.

Homicide detectives believe Scott's death is a homicide and they believe she was killed by someone she knew and trusted.

10/28/2011 Related story: Tulsa Family Hopes For Answers After Gruesome Discovery In Pond

Detectives are again asking anyone with information on Scott's disappearance to come forward.

They hope someone has information on Scott's whereabouts prior to her death or may have been told information about her death after her disappearance.

If anyone has this information please call Crime Stoppers 918-596-COPS or email homicide@cityoftulsa.org.

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