MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – In a grim turn of justice, Michael Wayne Lambert, 56, of Weleetka, Oklahoma, was today found guilty by a federal jury of charges stemming from a chilling murder in Okfuskee County. The verdict, handed down following a swift trial, marks the culmination of a harrowing investigation.
Lambert was convicted on three counts: Murder in Indian Country, Use, Carry, Brandish and Discharge of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence, and Causing the Death of a Person in the Course of a Violation of Title 18 U.S.C. § 924(c). Each charge carries the possibility of life imprisonment, with fines totaling $250,000.00.
The trial, which commenced on September 8, 2025, and concluded on September 11, 2025, featured evidence that on June 30, 2024, Lambert shot the victim multiple times in an Okemah apartment complex. After the shooting, Lambert fled the scene, leaving a trail of horror.
Prosecutors argued that Lambert acted with premeditation and malice aforethought, painting a portrait of a cold-blooded killer. The investigation was a collaborative effort by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Okemah Police Department, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, ensuring justice would be served.
The Honorable Ronald A. White presided over the trial in Muskogee. Lambert will now face sentencing after a presentence report is completed. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lewis M. Reagan and Ryan Conway represented the United States throughout the trial process.
Michael Wayne Lambert’s conviction serves as a stark reminder of the dedication and hard work of law enforcement agencies in Oklahoma, who tirelessly pursue justice for those affected by violent crimes. The sentence will be finalized following completion of the presentence report, leaving no room for complacency or mercy.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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