OKCPD Homicide Unit Solves 2021 Cold Case Murder

Authorities say new information led them to implicate a suspect already in prison for the killing of a 22-year-old Florida man.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Oklahoma City Police Department's homicide unit announced on Thursday that it has solved a murder case from May 2021, when a 22-year-old Florida man was stabbed to death outside a downtown bar. Police say the case remained unsolved until new information implicated 27-year-old Taylor Johnson, who is currently serving time at a state correctional facility.

Why it matters

Solving cold cases can provide closure for victims' families and communities, while also potentially preventing future crimes by taking dangerous individuals off the streets. This case highlights the persistence of homicide detectives in pursuing leads and using new information to crack unsolved murders.

The details

According to police, the incident began on May 24, 2021, when officers responded to a double stabbing at the Pink Parrot Bar in downtown Oklahoma City. One of the victims, 22-year-old Conroy Williams, died from his injuries, while the other victim was injured. The case remained unsolved until new information led investigators to implicate 27-year-old Taylor Johnson, who is currently serving time at the Great Plains Correctional Center in Hinton, Oklahoma.

  • The incident occurred on May 24, 2021.
  • The case was announced as solved on February 12, 2026.

The players

Conroy Williams

A 22-year-old Florida man who was killed in the stabbing incident.

Taylor Johnson

A 27-year-old man who is currently serving time at the Great Plains Correctional Center in Hinton, Oklahoma, and has been implicated in the 2021 murder.

Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) Homicide Unit

The law enforcement agency that investigated and solved the 2021 cold case murder.

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The takeaway

This case demonstrates the importance of persistent police work and the use of new information to crack unsolved murders, even years after the initial incident. It provides a sense of closure for the victim's family and the community, while also potentially preventing future crimes by taking a dangerous individual off the streets.