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North OKC Death Ruled Homicide As Cops Probe Case Of Deanna Madoux

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Published on June 19, 2026
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A quiet stretch of north Oklahoma City turned into a crime scene last Thursday when officers found a 58-year-old woman dead. The state Medical Examiner has now ruled her death a homicide, and detectives are treating the case as an active killing investigation.

What authorities have released

Officers were called to the area on Thursday, where they found Deanna Madoux, 58, unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders, according to KOKH. The station reports that the Medical Examiner has formally ruled the manner of death a homicide.

How to contact investigators

Detectives have opened a homicide investigation and are asking for the public’s help, according to the City of Oklahoma City. Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Tip-Line at (405) 297-1200. City bulletins and OKCPD resources list that same number as the main contact for both tips and media inquiries related to the case.

Investigation status

So far, investigators have not named any suspects, and they have not released additional details about how or where Madoux was killed, KOKH reports. Detectives say the investigation remains ongoing, and no arrests have been announced.

Authorities say they will release more information as the case develops. This story will be updated when officials provide new details.