Tulsa woke up to heartbreak Sunday after Angel Long was found dead behind a vacant home, a quiet discovery that has shaken a close-knit neighborhood and left a family searching for peace. Her name now echoes across the city, spoken softly, with disbelief and sorrow.
The discovery happened just after 2 p.m. Tulsa Fire Department crews were already in the area handling an unrelated call when a man riding a bicycle approached them. He pointed toward a wooded stretch behind an empty house and told them a body was there. Firefighters followed him to the spot. What they found stopped everything.
Police soon confirmed the woman was Angel Long. Investigators learned that members of her family live nearby. They told officers she had been missing for several days. Each passing hour before Sunday had carried worry. Sunday brought the answer they feared most.
The location added to the weight of the moment. The body was found behind a vacant home, tucked near a wooded area that many residents pass without a second thought. It is the kind of place that blends into the background of daily life, until it becomes the center of grief.
Tulsa police say there are no signs of foul play at this time. Officers stressed that this does not close the case. It simply reflects what they see so far. Every detail is still being carefully reviewed, step by step.
The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause of death. Until then, Angel Long’s passing remains under review. For her family, the wait is heavy. Answers matter, even when they do not ease the pain.
Those who knew Angel Long describe a sudden, painful loss that does not feel real yet. Her death has drawn quiet support from neighbors and strangers alike. Flowers, prayers, and shared memories are beginning to form a small tribute around her name.
Tulsa Police continue to document the case and say they will release more information if it becomes available. For now, the city pauses with Angel Long’s family, honoring her life and holding space for their grief.
