AN OPEN LETTER TO RESEARCHERS 

The surviving family of Sgt. Terrance Yeakey has always had appreciation for the dedicated patriots and researchers who have carried his story since his passing in 1996.  However, I must address an issue concerning recent research published since 2010.

A number of facts have been omitted in this reporting that are easily confirmed through legal documents including but not limited to:  estate, medical examiners,  Secretary of State, Unclaimed property and escheatment filings as well as public interviews, letters, published books etc.  These  errors have not only misrepresented the facts, but have also led to significant emotional distress for my family.    

The lack of due diligence in verifying these facts has unfortunately positioned such works as a source of misinformation, which could be cited in future projects in 2025 and forward. This is particularly concerning as our family should not be expected to endure these errors for a lifetime.  My goal is not only to correct the record but also to ensure that future reporting on similar matters is accurate and considerate.

Much of the documentation or clarification needed to ensure the accuracy of your reporting has been publicly provided on my X profile.  More may be coming in the future as I work to repair as much of this damage disinformation has caused.  

I trust this has never been intentional, but the damage remains real and deserves to be handled with respect and care to his family.  This is a point that we all recognize was missing in the manner of which Oklahoma City Police Department handled his family, his assets of his own creation to provide for his children, as well as assets he was heir and his children were heir apparent through his beloved mother, the late JUANITA MAE YEAKEY.   Our life, our future and identities were altered and recreated to suit a flawed narrative, much like the narratives created for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing.  We ask for your help in discontinuing this and in the goal of creating a better understanding of his story in the future.  

Thank you for your attention to this matter.  

Best regards,

Tonia Rivera Yeakey