Though many who knew Yeakey say there’s no way that Yeakey took his own life, his blood was found in his car, and his body was found a short distance away with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Yeakey’s own mother, when she viewed her son’s body, reportedly saw marks consistent with being tied up. There was no autopsy, and no suicide note.
After Yeakey died, documents possibly related to his own personal investigation disappeared, and mysterious burglaries were reported in Tonia’s home. According to CNN, there were signs that the scene where Yeakey’s body was found was later disturbed as if someone was searching for something, among other irregularities in the case. Still, nothing has emerged that disproves Yeakey’s cause of death as a suicide.
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According to Master Sergeant Gary Knight of the Oklahoma Police Department, who knew Yeakey (via CNN): “There is absolutely no hard or physical evidence whatsoever to support Yeakey was murdered.” Yeakey’s friend and fellow officer, Steve Vassar, remains unconvinced, though. All combined, “I have just a hard time believing that Terry would take his life,” Vassar said.
If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 or by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
