In the quiet farming town of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, the holiday season of 2017 was irrevocably marked by tragedy. Wallace Bointy Jr., a 38-year-old man and a member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, was found dead on Christmas Day. The discovery prompted an immediate investigation led by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation who were called in to assist the Fort Cobb Police Department.
The nature of Bointy's death was quickly deemed a homicide, casting a somber shadow over the community.
Wallace Bointy Jr., born on February 12, 1979, was a man of many talents, described by those who knew him as a 'jack of all trades.' He was a journeyman plumber, a certified HVAC technician, and a skilled mechanic. Beyond his professional abilities, he was deeply connected to his cultural heritage. He was an active participant in the Native American Church and followed his Kiowa traditional ways. A passionate singer and dancer at pow-wows, he was a member of the Kiowa Tia-Piah Society and sang with the Bad Medicine and Cedar Dale drum groups. His obituary lovingly remembered his infectious, loud, and hardy laugh, a sound that would be sorely missed by his family and friends.
In the days and weeks that followed the discovery of his body, law enforcement officials worked to piece together the events that led to his untimely death. The OSBI processed the scene and began the arduous task of interviewing potential witnesses and following up on any leads. The community was left to grapple with the loss of a man known for his skills, his dedication to his culture, and his ever-present smile.
Despite the initial flurry of investigative activity and the seriousness of the crime, public information regarding the resolution of the case has been scarce. To date, there have been no publicly announced arrests in connection with the murder of Wallace Bointy Jr. Similarly, the names of any potential suspects have not been released to the public. The investigation into who was responsible for the Christmas Day homicide remains without a publicly documented conclusion, leaving a painful void for a family still mourning the loss of a son, brother, and cherished member of his community.
