OSBI renews reward in Saunders’ case on anniversary date

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is reinstating a reward on the six-year anniversary since remains of Carina Saunders, 19, were discovered behind a Bethany grocery store.

The Bethany Police Department worked the case for more than a year before requesting OSBI investigative assistance. For several years now, OSBI has interviewed dozens of people who claimed to have information, served search warrants on locations believed to be involved in the murder, and dug at several sites searching for evidence.

As of yet, that work has not produced enough evidence to make an arrest. Saunders’ case is highlighted in the OSBI Cold Case Playing Cards distributed to Department of Corrections facilities, hoping someone behind bars can provide useful information. OSBI is offering up to a $10,000 reward to the person(s) who provides information that helps substantially progress the case. By state law, that reward is active for 90 days. Please call 1-800-522-8017 with information or email a tip to [email protected].