New case on its way

I have waited for ever for someone to finally care about my mom and our family and it’s nice to know that someone is finally doing that. I would like to know how the story is going and so forth I am Mary’s oldest daughter. Again, thank you for doing this.

Kira Allen

Kira,
Feel free to contact me directly at coldcase@oklahoman.com or (Tuesday through Friday) at 405-475-3331. I’d like to talk with you before we run the story.
Ken

After speaking to you I had a little time to think about things that would let you know what kind of person she was. I remember I believe it was the Christmas before this tragic even took place we strung cranberries and popcorn all night to have garland for our Christmas tree. I remember her making us snow ice cream, and how her smile could light up a room. I remember how she always wore Carmix instead of lipstick. I remember how she made gulosh, and I have strived to try to make it just like she did, haven’t mastered that one yet. I also remember the things that I could not stand then, but now I would do anything for her to be here to do them, like having her brush my hair (I was an extremely tinder head child). Just thought that I would pass on those memories with you, this has honestly been a good thing for me. It just seems that all anyone remembers is the bad and this has been a great thing for me to take the time and to reflect all the wonderful things she did, even if they were just small acts of love.

Kiki,

I just found out today they are reopening your moms case. I am so happy that maybe justice can finally be served. I dont know if you remember me. I used to babysit for you and Amber. It makes me sad that everyone remembered the bad. Your mom was a wonderful friend. I have a picture of her in my photo album when we attended beauty school together. I think of her from time to time. I can still see her beautiful smile…we had so much fun together. I remember in beauty school when she first started she had long pretty hair and by the time it was almost finished we had colored it almost like a dark berry tint and then cut it really short, but she always looked beautiful. Dont let the negative things that people say about her bother you, they obviously didnt know her the way I did. She was kind hearted, a bit brazen and a good friend….tell Amber I said hi.

Kira,
Althought i didnt know your mother, i wanted to let you and your sister know i’m extremely excited for ya’ll that they have reopen her case! I hope and pray they have enough to find out the who and why: to give you and your family the closer that ya’ll deserve! After all, it is way over do!!!!! I was only a year old when it happened, but i grew up in comanche and have heard the story and the rumors and would love to know the truth! From what i’ve heard from my family and freinds your mother was a good person! Dont let the bad thing that people tell you about your mother get to you!!!! She was human just like the rest of us, we have all did things that we wouldnt want anyone to know!!!!! the only difference is that her life made the head lines of the papers!!!! hope i didnt bother you i just wanted to let you know that there are other people that want justice (not for ourselves or our town, but you and your family and most of all your MOTHER!!!!!!!)

My name is Becky Mathis Pentland. Mary Pewitt was my First Cousin. I loved her so much. The worst day of my life to this day was the day I got a call from my Mom that said Mary has been murdered. I felt like someone had reached into my chest and squeezed my heart until it could beat no more. When I was young I lost a lot of family members and friends. All due to natural causes or freak accidents. This was MURDER and was a total separate feeling.

There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of Mary and the way she died. How awful. No one deserves that. I feel so bad for her Mom, Elizabeth, for having to walk into what she found. I can’t even imagine.

Saw the video and I am so glad they are re-opening the case. To David Morgan, Thank you for being a caring and Devoted Dad to her. I know my Uncle was not that good at being a Dad.

I would love to reconnect to her kids Kira and Amber. Their Mom was a very special girl.

It was fun reading the entries from Kira. If I had Snow I would make Ice Cream too!! That was something our Grandmother did and the Goulash!!

I miss Mary!!! And I loved her soooooo Much!

I just want to say it’s been 21 years today, and if anyone knows ANYTHING, PLEASE tell someone. My sister and I do have our own lives and did survive, but my mother has missed out on the many activities that she should have been there for such as my high school graduation, me decorating my dorm room, my sisters wedding, and the birth of what would be my mom’s grand kids. She has two beautiful granddaughters that she will never meet, two nephews that she will never know and two daughters that miss her oh so much. If you do know something….PLEASE let someone know. My sister, grandparents, and family deserve closure and my mom should be able to rest in peace. Just think if you had to miss all of those memories of your kid/kids imagine what it would be like. You are not doing anyone a service by hiding a secret, is just carrying weight on your shoulders, and by releasing that burden you could bring resolution and closure to so many people. Please keep my mom’s memory alive….Kira

This terrible case will be solved someday. I just wonder if Ms. Pewitt knew a man by the name of David Payne?

My mom Lori was best friends with Mary. I remember growing up playing with Amber and Kira and spending the night at Elizabeth’s house. I remember my mom always saying wonderful things about Mary. I hope justice is served for everyone in the family but especially Mary. I would love to hear from you Kira and Amber.