Darrell Elven "Jack" James, Lake Ranger

City of Duncan

Shortly before 9 P.M. on Monday, June 3, 1985, Ranger James, 34, radioed Marlow Police dispatchers that he was stopping a brown and white van with “Security” printed on the side. James was investigating a report of shots fired southeast of Clear Creek Lake, northwest of Duncan. Less than half an hour later, responding backup officers found James dead from gun shots to his head and chest. Ranger James’ service revolver was missing. The next day, Arthur Michael Parks, 35, the owner of Delta security Systems, was arrested in Lawton. Parks was tried twice, found guilty of murder both times and sentenced to life in prison both times. Ranger James was survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.