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Defendant Burns Woman with Hot Knife on Blackfeet Indian Reservation
A shocking crime has shaken the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana. Dale Ray Racine, 32, of Browning, admitted to an assault charge after burning a woman’s hand with a hot knife in a residence on the reservation.
According to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich, Racine pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon. This serious charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release.
A plea agreement in the case calls for a sentence of between 41 months and 51 months in prison and three years of supervised release. The court will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Sentencing was set for Jan. 30, 2025. Racine remained detained pending further proceedings.
According to court documents, Racine was drinking at a residence in Browning in the early morning hours of Feb. 14, 2024. The victim, Jane Doe, was also present. At some point, Racine placed a green knife in a wood stove until it was red hot. He then removed the knife from the fire and burned Doe with it.
Doe reported to law enforcement and medical providers that Racine was trying to brand her neck. However, when Doe held up her hand to stop the branding, Racine intentionally burned her hand. Doe was treated for second-degree burns to her hand.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case. The Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services, FBI, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, investigated the case.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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