Christin Brianna Kelley, Second Degree Murder, Oklahoma 2024

Woman Sentenced to 20 Years for Second Degree Murder

A disturbing crime in Sand Springs has led to a severe sentence for a Sapulpa woman. Christin Brianna Kelley, 35, was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment for Second Degree Murder in Indian Country, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.

On January 9th, 2024, Kelley and the victim, Isaac Smith, were sitting in a car in the parking lot of a gas station in Sand Springs. The tragic events that unfolded resulted in Kelley shooting Isaac Smith several times, ultimately leading to his death. Law enforcement recovered the loaded pistol Kelley used in a trash can near the car.

Kelley is a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She will remain in custody pending transfer to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.

The FBI, the Sand Springs Police Department, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations investigated the case, while Assistant U.S. Attorneys Eric O. Johnston and Stephen Flynn prosecuted the case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in our communities. The program’s core principles include fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

Kelley’s 20-year sentence serves as a reminder of the harsh consequences of violent crime. As we look to create safer neighborhoods, it is essential that we hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.

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