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Oklahoma Woman Charged with Murdering Sleeping Husband

2/14/2026

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Elizabeth Poteete (the 70-year-old Oklahoma woman) faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly shooting her husband, Troy Wayne Poteete, as he slept.
Troy Wayne Poteete was a former Cherokee Nation Supreme Court justice who died from gunshot wounds at the couple’s Vian home.
Elizabeth Poteete called 911, saying she acted in self-defense after threats from her husband.
She remains held without bond and is due in court on March 3.

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Elizabeth Poteete (the 70-year-old Oklahoma woman) faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly shooting her husband, Troy Wayne Poteete, as he slept.
Troy Wayne Poteete was a former Cherokee Nation Supreme Court justice who died from gunshot wounds at the couple’s Vian home.
Elizabeth Poteete called 911, saying she acted in self-defense after threats from her husband.
She remains held without bond and is due in court on March 3.