Okemah Man Admits Helping Murder Suspect Evade Justice

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The stench of cover-up hangs heavy over Okemah as Sejaryee Lee Bear, 41, admitted in federal court to helping a suspected murderer dodge the law. Bear pleaded guilty to one count of Accessory After the Fact to Murder in Indian Country, a charge carrying a potential 15-year prison sentence and a hefty $250,000 fine. The details, laid bare in a Superseding Indictment, paint a picture of deliberate obstruction of justice.

Prosecutors allege that on June 30, 2024, Bear, fully aware that a murder had been committed within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reservation in Okfuskee County, actively assisted Michael Wayne Lambert. The assistance wasn’t about finding justice; it was about shielding Lambert from apprehension, a fair trial, and the consequences of his alleged actions. The specifics of how Bear aided Lambert remain tightly guarded, a detail likely to emerge during sentencing.

This case isn’t just about a single act of obstruction. It’s about the deliberate fraying of the legal fabric in Indian Country, where jurisdictional complexities often muddy the waters. The investigation, a joint effort by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Okemah Police Department, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), demonstrates a rare level of inter-agency cooperation – a necessity when dealing with crimes crossing jurisdictional lines.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Gerald L. Jackson accepted Bear’s plea, ordering a presentence investigation report to delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the crime and Bear’s involvement. This report will be crucial in determining the severity of the sentence handed down by a U.S. District Court Judge. While released on bond pending sentencing, Bear’s freedom is conditional, and the shadow of a potential prison term looms large.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lewis M. Reagan and Ryan F. Conway are prosecuting the case, tasked with ensuring that Bear’s actions have consequences. The government’s willingness to pursue this charge signals a firm stance against those who would impede justice, even when the primary perpetrator remains a target. The full extent of Lambert’s alleged crimes, and his connection to Bear, will likely be revealed as the case progresses.

The Grimy Times will continue to follow this developing story, digging deeper into the details and providing a raw, unflinching look at the underbelly of crime in Oklahoma. This plea is just one piece of a larger puzzle, and we’ll be there to expose the full picture as it comes into focus. Expect further updates as the sentencing date approaches and more information on the underlying murder case surfaces.

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