Christopher Kee, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, New Mexico 2020

A federal jury in New Mexico has convicted a man of assaulting a woman with a pocketknife and other violent means, in a case that highlights the ongoing struggle with violence in Indian Country.

According to court records, on April 19, 2020, Christopher Kee, 28, of Shiprock, New Mexico, threw his victim, identified as Jane Doe 1, onto a bed and prevented her from getting up. Kee then retrieved a pocketknife and stabbed Jane Doe 1 several times, punched and kicked her, and poured sugar in her wound.

When Jane Doe 1 cried out in pain, Kee slapped her. Later, Jane Doe 1 fled from the home and flagged down a motorist to take her to Northern Navajo Medical Center for treatment.

The assault occurred on the Navajo Nation, and Jane Doe 1 is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. Kee faces up to 10 years in prison for the crime.

Kee was indicted by a grand jury on May 25, 2022, and has been in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled. The Farmington Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated the case with assistance from the Navajo Nation Department of Criminal Investigation.

Assistant United States Attorneys Joseph M. Spindle and Kyle Nayback are prosecuting the case against Kee. Kee will remain in custody pending sentencing.

The conviction highlights the ongoing struggle with violence in Indian Country and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. The case also underscores the need for continued support and resources for victims of violence in tribal communities.

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