🚨 BREAKING NEWS | SEQUOYAH COUNTY

The Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office confirms deputies have arrested a woman accused of shooting and killing her husband Thursday night.

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According to the sheriff, Elizabeth Poteete, 70, is accused of shooting Troy Wayne Poteete. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is now handling the investigation.

Troy Poteete was a longtime public servant whose life of service left a lasting impact on Cherokee governance and cultural preservation. He served the Cherokee people in multiple leadership roles, including as a Tribal Council member during a period of significant growth and later as a Justice of the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court. Beyond his official duties, he was widely known as a historian, preservationist, and advocate for Cherokee history

Booking information (per sheriff):

• Name: Elizabeth Poteete

• Age: 70

• Sex: Female

• Race: American Indian

• Residing city: Vian

• Inmate ID: 163685

• Booked: 02/06/2026 at 4:22 a.m.

This is a developing story. Updates will be shared as confirmed information becomes available.