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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Indian Country Law and Justice news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Federal Jury Convicts McIntosh County Resident Of Murder 10/16/2024 08:00 AM EDT MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced today that David Deval Martin, age 39, of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, was found guilty by a federal jury for the 2013 murder of a Checotah resident.The jury trial began with testimony on October 8, 2024, and concluded on October 11, 2024, with the verdict of guilty on one count of Murder in Indian Country.During the trial, the United States presented evidence that on November 7, 2013, Martin killed a Checotah resident with malice aforethought.  At trial, the government presented evidence that Martin viciously beat and stabbed the victim, who sustained over 109 separate injuries during the attack, including dozens of injuries to the head and neck.  At the scene of the crime, investigators recovered Martin's DNA mixed with the victim's own blood from the front door of the home, and Martin's fingerprint on the handle of a metal rod used to beat the victim.  Martin's DNA was also recovered from the steering wheel of the victim's abandoned car. U.S. Attorney's Office Secures 18 Year Sentence for Ohkay Owingeh Man Convicted of Torturing Child 10/16/2024 08:00 AM EDT Christopher Marquez was sentenced to 18 years in prison, the statutory maximum, for the torture of a five-year old child over a seven-week period in 2021. Okemah Resident Pleads Guilty To Felony Assault 10/11/2024 08:00 AM EDT MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Cainen Isaac Shephard, age 22, of Okemah, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to an Indictment charging him with one count of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to do Bodily Harm in Indian Country.The Indictment alleged that on July 2, 2024, Shephard assaulted the victim with a dangerous weapon. Seminole County Resident Sentenced For Federal Firearms Offense 10/11/2024 08:00 AM EDT MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Rian Reid Miller, age 23, of Wewoka, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 120 months in prison for one count of using, carrying, brandishing, and discharging a firearm during a federal crime of violence.On February 7, 2024, Miller pleaded guilty to the charge.  According to investigators, on April 29, 2023, Miller shot an individual twice with a .380 Smith and Wesson handgun during an assault at a Wewoka residence.  Miller then fled the scene but was identified by the victim, who survived the assault.  Law enforcement later apprehended Miller, who was found hiding in the crawlspace of an area residence in possession of a .380 Smith and Wesson handgun. Sequoyah County Resident Pleads Guilty To Arson In Indian Country 10/03/2024 08:00 AM EDT MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Trevor Scott McGuire, age 24, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to one count of Arson in Indian Country.The Indictment alleged that, on or about May 26, 2024, McGuire willfully and maliciously set fire to a dwelling.  You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys