Oklahoma officials looking for details on murder of Miami woman with history of criminal activity

An Ottawa County woman whose body was found in a Picher-area field appears to be the victim of foul play, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed Wednesday afternoon.

Tony Elizabeth Torres, 47, also known as Toni Elizabeth Moran, was found Monday in the Picher-Cardin area of rural Ottawa County.

Authorities have not released information on her manner of death of the Miami woman, who has quite a history with police interaction over the years.

Charged with first-degree murder under the name Tony Torres, Moran was found insane after the 2003 drowning death of her 17-month-old son, Alex. She reportedly told authorities when she was arrested that “God told me to do it.”

It was ruled that she was not a danger to society in 2011, and she was allowed to leave a mental hospital.

Online court records show that Moran had several outstanding warrants on charges that include misdemeanor drug violations, felony third-degree burglary, assault and battery, and endangering while eluding or attempting to elude a police officer.

The Oklahoma Office of Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information that can help with the investigation, please contact the OSBI at (800) 522-8017 or tips@osbi.ok.gov.