Seven Loud Thuds”: A Father’s Cruel Silence Captured on Camera
Tulsa, OK — The horror began in the early hours of August 11, 2025, at the Eagle Pointe Apartments near 71st & Sheridan. Police were called to a domestic violence incident, only to find a one-month-old infant in cardiac arrest. Heartbreaking details soon emerged: the baby suffered multiple broken bones, a fractured and deformed skull, and a collapsed lung — injuries consistent with severe trauma.
Doorbell camera footage revealed the chilling truth. Audio captured Tyrice Williams, 24, speaking to his infant son, followed by “seven loud thuds.” The video contradicted Williams’ initial story that the injuries resulted from a fall down the stairs while holding the baby. Instead, the footage suggested deliberate harm, leaving authorities and the community in shock.
A Tragic Toll: Medical Findings and Devastation
Doctors who treated the baby documented extensive injuries: fractures to the right femur, right humerus, left clavicle, and left arm, along with a skull deformity and a right pneumothorax. The trauma was described as inconsistent with accidental injury, painting a grim picture of violence that took a tiny life far too soon.
Tulsa Police confirmed that after the mother and another individual left the apartment, Williams returned alone with an empty liquor bottle. The sequence of events, captured on camera, became the cornerstone of the case against him.
Justice and Heartbreak: Charges Filed
On August 12, 2025, the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office charged Tyrice Williams with first-degree murder. He was taken into custody without incident and is being held without bond.
The community mourns this devastating loss, as questions remain about how such violence could occur within the walls of a home. As authorities continue their investigation, the story serves as a tragic reminder of the fragility of life and the urgent need to protect the most vulnerable among us.
