Mistrust Leads Tulsa Massacre Descendants to Request DOJ Investigation

The transcript discusses the controversy surrounding the reburial of human remains in Tulsa, linked to the 1921 massacre. Descendants and public opinion criticize the city's handling of the investigation, calling for an independent probe by the Justice Department. Archaeologists discovered graves, but the city's actions, including reburial, have been met with suspicion and claims of marginalization. Tulsa officials state that DNA analysis will take years, and a memorial is planned.

What reasons did the Tulsa mayor's office provide for not exhuming all the bodies?

What is the significance of the statement regarding the Justice Department's review of the request for an independent investigation?