Borden Bitt, a 25-year-old Owyhee, Nevada man, was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for second-degree murder on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, announced U.S. Attorney Dayle Elieson for the District of Nevada.
Bitt, a member of the Shoshone Paiute Tribes, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Larry R. Hicks. He pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder within Indian Country.
On July 23, 2017, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) received an emergency phone call about a fight at a house on Atkins Road in Owyhee. A BIA officer arrived on scene and found the victim face down in a pool of blood on the floor. Emergency medical services arrived and determined that the victim was deceased.
Bitt admitted that he approached the victim from behind with a large single-blade hunting knife and slit the victim’s throat.
The case was investigated by the FBI and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sue Fahami prosecuted the case.
Bitt’s sentencing brings an end to the case, which was a year and a half in the making. The community can now begin to heal, and justice has been served.
The incident highlights the severity of violence in our communities. It is a grim reminder of the devastating impact of violent crime on families and loved ones.
Bitt will serve his 15-year sentence at a federal correctional facility, followed by five years of supervised release. He will be held accountable for his actions and will face the consequences of his violent behavior.
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Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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